Description
One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo is a luxurious yet easy-to-make dish that combines the rich flavors of shrimp and crab with a creamy Alfredo sauce. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this one-pot meal comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. The tender pasta intertwined with succulent seafood creates a comforting experience that everyone will love. Plus, with minimal cleanup required, you can focus on enjoying your delicious creation.
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 in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink; gently fold in crab meat.
- Add broth to the pot and bring to a simmer. Gradually stir in heavy cream followed by Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper.
- Return cooked pasta to the pot and toss until well coated in the sauce. Cook for an additional minute to meld flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg