Description
A creamy, indulgent shrimp and crab Alfredo bake with pasta, topped with melted cheese. This comforting dish brings together rich flavors of seafood and a velvety Alfredo sauce, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup lump crab meat, drained and flaked
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or casserole dish.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream, and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, about 4-5 minutes.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, and gently fold in the crab meat and cooked pasta. Add the Italian seasoning, and stir everything together until well combined.
- Transfer the shrimp, crab, and pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Top with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs (if using) and a bit of extra mozzarella cheese for a golden crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Enjoy your creamy and indulgent Shrimp & Crab Alfredo Bake!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the cream sauce.
- If you prefer a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, or substitute with a lower-fat cheese.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the dish for extra flavor and texture.
- For extra crunch, broil the dish for 2-3 minutes after baking to crisp up the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 160mg