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Crab Fettuccine Alfredo

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Crab Fettuccine Alfredo is a rich and creamy seafood pasta made with tender fettuccine, succulent crab meat, and a silky homemade Alfredo sauce. Perfect for a luxurious dinner or special occasion, this easy 25-minute recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz cooked crab meat (lump or claw), drained if needed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Zest or juice of ½ lemon (optional)
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and let simmer for 2–3 minutes to slightly thicken.
  4. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Gently fold in crab meat and season with salt, pepper, and optional lemon zest or juice.
  6. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Use fresh or good-quality canned crab meat; drain well to avoid excess moisture.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and gives a creamier texture than pre-shredded.
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes adds a spicy kick.
  • Swap crab for shrimp or scallops if desired.
  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

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