Description
Creamy crab fettuccine alfredo delivers coastal elegance on your plate, blending succulent seafood with silky pasta. Rich parmesan sauce and delicate crab meat create a luxurious Italian-inspired dinner you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 cup lump crabmeat
Pasta:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) fettuccine pasta
Dairy and Sauce Components:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Parsley
Instructions
- Boil fettuccine in salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, ensuring a tender yet firm texture. Carefully drain and reserve.
- Create a flavor base by melting butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat, introducing minced garlic and sautéing for 1-2 minutes until aromatic and translucent.
- Gently stream heavy cream into the skillet, allowing it to simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes while stirring intermittently to prevent scorching.
- Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously until the cheese dissolves completely, creating a silky, uniform sauce.
- Delicately introduce lump crabmeat into the creamy mixture, using gentle folding motions to prevent breaking the delicate meat. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Transfer the cooked fettuccine directly into the skillet, tossing meticulously to ensure each pasta strand is luxuriously coated with the rich, velvety sauce.
- Plate the dish immediately while piping hot, sprinkling freshly chopped parsley on top for a vibrant, herbaceous garnish that adds both color and fresh flavor.
Notes
- Customize the crabmeat selection between fresh, canned, or imitation based on budget and availability without compromising flavor intensity.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for superior melting and richer taste compared to pre-packaged cheese alternatives.
- Prevent sauce separation by maintaining medium-low heat and stirring continuously during cheese incorporation to ensure smooth, creamy consistency.
- Adjust sauce thickness by adding pasta water or reducing cream duration if sauce appears too thin or thick during cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg