Shrimp Crab Tomato Cream Pasta
Dive into the luxurious flavors of Shrimp Crab Tomato Cream Pasta, a seafood lover’s dream that transforms simple ingredients into an elegant, restaurant-worthy dish. Al dente linguine is enveloped in a luscious tomato cream sauce, enriched with the sweetness of ripe cherry tomatoes and the depth of Parmesan cheese. Succulent shrimp and delicate lump crab meat elevate this pasta into a feast of oceanic delights. The dish is brightened with fresh basil and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes, creating a perfect balance of creamy, savory, and aromatic flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, this pasta is an ideal choice for a quick yet indulgent dinner, sure to impress your family or dinner guests. Serve hot and watch it steal the spotlight on any table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Linguine or spaghetti
- 8 oz Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 6 oz Lump crab meat
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine or spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and sauté for 2–3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.
In the same skillet, add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3–4 minutes until they start to break down. Stir in the tomato paste, cooking for another 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to create a smooth sauce. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and fully incorporated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some of the reserved pasta cooking water, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Gently fold in the lump crab meat and sautéed shrimp, cooking for 2–3 minutes until heated through. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine and coat the noodles in the creamy sauce.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the pasta. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.1 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.8 g | 374% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 879 mg | 293% | |
| Sodium | 3195 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.5 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 125.9 g | 252% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.2 mcg | 51% | |
| Calcium | 793 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2359 mg | 50% | |
*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.
