Description
A rich and creamy seafood pasta featuring succulent shrimp and sweet crab meat, tossed with fettuccine and a garlic-parmesan cream sauce. Elegant enough for a special occasion, yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Lower the heat and pour in the white wine (if using) to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Add heavy cream, lemon juice, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir in Parmesan cheese and simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Gently fold in crab meat and cooked shrimp. Simmer for 1–2 more minutes until heated through.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality lump crab meat for best flavor and texture.
- If using canned crab, be sure to drain and pick over for shell pieces.
- You can substitute scallops or chunks of white fish for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg