Description
Indulge in a creamy Shrimp and Crab Alfredo Pasta Bake recipe that combines seafood, pasta, and cheese for a decadent and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (450 grams)
- 8 ounces (227 g) imitation crab meat (225 grams)
- 12 ounces (340 g) fettuccine pasta (340 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil (30 milliliters)
- 1 cup (240 ml) coconut cream (240 milliliters)
- 1 cup (240 ml) coconut milk (240 milliliters)
- 1 cup (240 ml) grated vegan Parmesan cheese (100 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded vegan mozzarella cheese (100 grams)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) plant-based butter (14 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt (5 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) black pepper (5 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried Italian seasoning (2 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley (8 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice (15 milliliters)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add unsalted butter and melt over medium heat.
- Add heavy cream and whole milk to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add lemon juice to the sauce and stir well.
- Return cooked shrimp to the skillet, along with lump crab meat.
- Gently mix to combine seafood with the sauce.
- Add cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy your Shrimp and Crab Alfredo Pasta Bake.
Notes
- Use high-quality coconut cream and milk for a more flavorful sauce.
- Ensure the cooked fettuccine pasta is well drained to avoid a watery sauce.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste as seasoning preferences vary. Add a touch of red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
