Crab Alfredo

Indulge in the luxurious, restaurant-quality flavors of Crab Alfredo, a creamy pasta dish that combines rich, velvety Alfredo sauce with tender, sweet lump crab meat. This recipe features fettuccine coated in a decadent blend of heavy cream, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and a hint of garlic, all elevated by zesty lemon and the aromatic finish of fresh parsley. The delicate crab meat adds a sophisticated twist to the classic comfort food, making it perfect for special occasions or an elegant weeknight dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe brings seafood pasta to your table with minimal effort but maximum flavor. Serve it with a side of garlic bread or a crisp green salad for the ultimate gourmet experience! Keywords: Crab Alfredo recipe, creamy Alfredo pasta, seafood pasta dish, easy pasta dinner, crab recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz fettuccine pasta
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour in the heavy cream. Stir occasionally, allowing it to warm up but not boil.

Step 4

Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese to the cream mixture, stirring constantly to ensure a smooth sauce. Allow the cheese to melt and the sauce to thicken, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Season the Alfredo sauce with salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 6

Gently fold in the crab meat, being careful not to break it up too much. Let it warm through for 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a bit of the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.

Step 8

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the pasta and stir gently.

Step 9

Serve the Crab Alfredo immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1486.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4275.6

Total Fat 269.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 151.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 964.1mg	0%
Sodium 5100.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 253.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 12.3g
Protein 182.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1692.3mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 1732.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.2%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 24.3%