Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Crab and Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo with this easy recipe. Learn how to make this seafood pasta dish perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) fettuccine pasta (450 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil (15 milliliters)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (240 milliliters)
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (240 milliliters)
- 1 cup (240 ml) grated Parmesan cheese (90 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) salt (3 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) black pepper (0.5 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) Italian seasoning (1 gram)
- 8 ounces (227 g) cooked crab meat (225 grams)
- 8 ounces (227 g) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (225 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley (8 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice (15 milliliters)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water over high heat.
- Add the fettuccine pasta to the boiling water.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and milk, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the cooked crab meat and shrimp to the sauce.
- Stir gently to coat the seafood in the sauce.
- Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet.
- Toss the pasta in the sauce until well combined.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the pasta mixture.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top.
- Serve the Crab and Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Ensure to season the sauce generously to enhance the seafood flavors.
- Opt for freshly grated Parmesan cheese for superior taste and texture.
