Description
One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo is the ultimate weeknight comfort food, transforming your dinner into a gourmet experience. This dish features al dente pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce, complemented by succulent shrimp and sweet lump crab meat. Perfect for busy evenings or special occasions, it comes together in just 30 minutes—all in one pot for minimal cleanup. Impress your guests or enjoy a cozy meal at home with this indulgent seafood pasta that balances elegance and simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup lump crab meat, drained and flaked
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or seafood broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add fettuccine or linguine, and cook until al dente per package instructions.
- Sauté garlic and seafood: In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic for 1 minute. Add shrimp; cook until pink (about 3-4 minutes). Stir in lump crab meat.
- Create the Alfredo sauce: Pour in broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, then whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine everything: Add cooked pasta to the sauce mixture and toss until well-coated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg