Description
One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo is a delightful fusion of elegance and ease, perfect for any occasion from cozy weeknight dinners to romantic date nights. This creamy dish features al dente pasta enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce, complemented by tender shrimp and succulent crab. With everything cooked in a single pot, cleanup is a breeze, allowing you to savor your meal without the hassle. Indulge in this luxurious yet simple seafood pasta that brings fine dining into your home kitchen.
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 the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In the same pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until pink (3-4 minutes). Gently fold in crab meat.
- Pour in broth and bring to simmer. Stir in heavy cream, then gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Return cooked pasta to the pot, tossing everything together until combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 185mg