Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring shrimp and crab meat, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb crab meat
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the crab meat and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Add cooked fettuccine or linguine to the pot and toss to coat in the Alfredo sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic. Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for better melting.