Description
One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo is a seafood lover’s dream come true. This creamy, indulgent pasta dish features plump shrimp and sweet crab meat enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce. Perfect for date nights, family gatherings, or casual dinners, this recipe allows you to whip up a gourmet meal in just one pot—making cleanup a breeze. With its delightful flavors and quick preparation time, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions alike. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this comforting and satisfying dish that promises to impress.
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
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in chicken or seafood broth; bring to a boil. Add fettuccine or linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Gently fold in shrimp and crab meat; cook until shrimp are pink (about 3–5 minutes).
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 180mg