Description
Indulge in this creamy and luxurious Crab Fettuccine Alfredo, a perfect dish for seafood lovers. Made with fresh lump crabmeat, rich Parmesan cheese, and velvety heavy cream, this pasta dish is a crowd-pleaser for dinner parties or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup lump crabmeat
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3️⃣ Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4️⃣ Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
5️⃣ Gently fold in the crabmeat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6️⃣ Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
7️⃣ Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute the crabmeat with shrimp for a different seafood option.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add more Parmesan cheese or a touch of flour to the sauce while simmering.
- For an extra flavor boost, try adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 36
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 115mg