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One-Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: One-Pot Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Pescatarian

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

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the crab meat and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
  7. Add cooked fettuccine or linguine to the pot and toss to coat in the Alfredo sauce.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. 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.