Description
Looking for an easy seafood dinner? Try One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo for a delicious meal tonight! Discover a new favorite dish now.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Romano cheese
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Check the crab meat for any shell fragments. Having everything measured and ready will make the cooking process smooth and stress-free.
- Step 2: Start the Base In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. The aroma will be intoxicating as the garlic infuses the butter, creating the foundation for your One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo.
- Step 3: Create the Sauce Base Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the fettuccine, making sure it’s completely submerged in the liquid. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is almost al dente and the sauce begins to thicken.
- Step 4: Add the Shrimp When the pasta is almost tender, add the shrimp to the pot. Gently stir to distribute them evenly throughout the pasta and sauce. Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes until the shrimp just turn pink and begin to curl. Be careful not to overcook them!
- Step 5: Incorporate the Cheese Reduce heat to low and gradually sprinkle in the Parmesan and Romano cheeses while stirring constantly. This gradual addition ensures a smooth, clump-free sauce. Add the cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, adjusting seasonings to taste.
- Step 6: Finish the Dish Finally, gently fold in the crab meat, lemon zest, and lemon juice, being careful not to break up the delicate crab lumps. Allow everything to heat through for just a minute. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving your completed One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg