Description
Crab Fettuccine Alfredo is a creamy, indulgent dish that combines tender fettuccine and sweet crab meat, bringing restaurant-quality flavors to your dinner table in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Fettuccine pasta
- Fresh lump crab meat
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic
- Unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Gradually pour in heavy cream, allowing it to simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Gently fold in fresh crab meat, being careful not to break it apart too much.
- Drain the fettuccine (reserve some pasta water) and toss it into the sauce, coating thoroughly; adjust consistency with reserved water if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: For a twist, substitute crab with shrimp or add sautéed vegetables like spinach or mushrooms. Use freshly grated cheese for optimal flavor and melting quality.