Red Lobster Crab Alfredo
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Red Lobster-inspired Crab Alfredo, a restaurant-quality dish you can recreate in the comfort of your own kitchen. Featuring tender fettuccine pasta tossed in a rich, velvety Alfredo sauce made with real Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and a touch of garlic, this recipe is elevated with succulent chunks of lump crab meat for a decadent seafood twist. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy yet elegant recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and serve this creamy crab pasta with a side of crusty bread or a crisp green salad for a complete meal. Whether you're a seafood lover or a pasta enthusiast, this dish promises to satisfy your cravings for indulgent, coastal-inspired cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Fettuccine pasta
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 8 oz Lump crab meat
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the cream to blend with the butter and garlic.
Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet while stirring continuously. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Add the lump crab meat to the skillet and gently fold it into the sauce. Allow the crab to warm through for 1-2 minutes without breaking apart the chunks.
Transfer the cooked fettuccine into the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss the pasta gently to coat it evenly with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Serve the Crab Alfredo immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4925 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 316.8 g | 406% | |
| Saturated Fat | 188.8 g | 944% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1010 mg | 337% | |
| Sodium | 7633 mg | 332% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 266.7 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 219.4 g | 439% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4117 mg | 317% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1220 mg | 26% | |
*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.
