Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo, a creamy pasta dish that brings the essence of fine dining right to your home. This recipe combines succulent shrimp and tender crab meat tossed in a rich, homemade Alfredo sauce, all cooked in just one pot for maximum convenience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish is ready in only 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for those busy nights when you crave something delicious yet effortless.
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
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken or seafood broth along with fettuccine or linguine. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Gently fold in shrimp and crab meat.
- Cook for an additional 5–7 minutes until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg