A rich and elegant Seafood Pasta with Shrimp & Crab—tender shrimp, sweet crab meat, and pasta tossed in a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for a restaurant-style meal at home.
🧾 Ingredients (3–4 servings)
- 8 oz pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- ½ cup crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook Pasta
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2️⃣ Cook Shrimp
In a pan, melt butter and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make Sauce
In the same pan, sauté garlic. Add cream and simmer 2–3 minutes.
4️⃣ Add Cheese
Stir in Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
5️⃣ Combine
Add pasta, shrimp, and crab meat. Toss gently.
Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
6️⃣ Finish
Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes, lemon juice, and parsley.
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Total: ~30 minutes
📊 Nutrition (Per serving)
- Calories: ~420
- Protein: 28g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fat: 20g
⭐ WW Points: ≈7–8 Points
💡 Tips
- Don’t overcook shrimp—they become rubbery
- Use fresh crab for best flavor
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra texture
❓ FAQs
1️⃣ Can I make it without cream?
Yes, use olive oil + garlic + broth for a lighter version.
2️⃣ What pasta works best?
Linguine or fettuccine holds the sauce well.
3️⃣ Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes, thaw completely before cooking.
4️⃣ Can I store leftovers?
Yes, refrigerate for 2 days (best fresh).