Description
Shrimp and Lump Crab Alfredo is a creamy, Cajun-spiced pasta dish packed with tender shrimp and sweet lump crab meat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this luxurious yet simple recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. The rich Alfredo sauce is balanced by a hint of heat from Cajun seasoning, making each bite flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp butter
- Cooked pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Shrimp: Coat shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink. Set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and butter, simmering until it starts to thicken.
- Add Parmesan: Mix in Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
- Combine with Seafood: Gently fold lump crab and cooked shrimp into the sauce.
- Serve: Toss the Alfredo sauce with your cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Cajun seasoning if desired.
Notes
- Adjust Spice: Add more or less Cajun seasoning depending on your spice tolerance.
- Seafood Swap: Substitute shrimp or crab with other proteins like chicken or even mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
- Fresh Parmesan: For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese to ensure a smooth and flavorful sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun/Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 275mg
Keywords: Shrimp and Lump Crab Alfredo, Cajun Alfredo, seafood pasta, quick shrimp pasta