Description
One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo is a luxurious yet effortless dish that transforms weeknight dinners into special occasions. This creamy, indulgent pasta combines succulent shrimp and tender crab meat, all enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce made from scratch. Cooking it all in one pot not only enhances the flavors but also simplifies cleanup, allowing you to savor every bite without the hassle. Perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinners, this recipe brings restaurant-quality dining to your home in just 30 minutes.
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
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and seafood: In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook until pink (3-4 minutes), then gently fold in lump crab meat.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the broth and heavy cream, bringing it to a simmer. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta back into the pot, tossing to coat in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 180mg