Description
One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo is a luxurious seafood dish that combines succulent shrimp and sweet crab meat in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce. Perfect for both special occasions and cozy weeknight dinners, this one-pot recipe minimizes cleanup while delivering maximum flavor. In just 30 minutes, you can indulge in a restaurant-quality meal without the hassle of multiple pots and pans. The combination of tender pasta enveloped in velvety sauce, accented with fresh herbs, makes every bite a delight. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this easy-to-make dish will impress everyone at your table.
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 for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add shrimp; cook until pink. Fold in crab meat.
- Pour in broth and cream; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth; add cooked pasta back to the pot, tossing everything together. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve hot garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg