Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp Crab Meat
Indulge in the decadence of Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp Crab Meat, a luxurious seafood pasta dish that combines tender shrimp and succulent lump crab meat with a rich, creamy garlic-Parmesan Alfredo sauce. This recipe elevates classic comfort food with the delicate flavors of the ocean, perfectly balanced by a hint of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of chopped parsley. The velvety sauce clings to al dente fettuccine, creating a restaurant-quality meal that's surprisingly easy to prepare at home in under 40 minutes. Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or simply treating yourself, this seafood Alfredo is a show-stopping dish that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 8 oz shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 6 oz lump crab meat
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the butter and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cream thickens slightly.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir until fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
Gently fold in the cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, and lemon juice. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes to warm the seafood.
Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta in the Alfredo sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to achieve your desired consistency.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.6 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.8 g | 594% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1105 mg | 368% | |
| Sodium | 5209 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.9 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 160.3 g | 321% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.4 mcg | 52% | |
| Calcium | 1134 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1325 mg | 28% | |
*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.
