Alfredo Sauce with Crab Meat
Elevate your pasta nights with this decadent Alfredo Sauce with Crab Meat, a luxurious twist on the classic Italian favorite. This creamy sauce combines the richness of heavy cream and melted Parmesan cheese with the delicate sweetness of fresh crab meat, creating a seafood-inspired masterpiece. Infused with fragrant garlic and a hint of nutmeg for depth, every bite is bursting with flavor. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant finish, while the simplicity of the recipe ensures it’s easy enough for weeknights yet elegant enough for special occasions. Pair it with fettuccine or linguine for a restaurant-quality meal that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe delivers a hearty yet refined dish that is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 ounces crab meat, cooked and picked clean
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons nutmeg (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until fully melted and bubbling.
Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to let it brown.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly to combine with the butter and garlic.
Allow the mixture to heat gently, then gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese melts into a smooth, creamy sauce.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Gently fold in the cooked crab meat, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the sauce. Let the crab warm through for 2-3 minutes without boiling the sauce.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped parsley for a fresh, aromatic finish.
Serve the Alfredo sauce with your choice of pasta, such as fettuccine or linguine. Garnish with additional parsley or Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
682 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.5 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.6 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 211 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 1403 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.1 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 402 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 215 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
