Shrimp & Crab Alfredo Bake
A creamy, cheesy seafood Alfredo pasta bake loaded with tender shrimp, sweet crab meat, and a rich garlic-Parmesan sauce. Perfect for a special dinner or entertaining guests!
Ingredients:
For the Alfredo Sauce:
4 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
For the Bake:
12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta (cooked al dente)
1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
8 oz lump crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
1 lemon, sliced (for serving, optional)
Instructions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cook Pasta:
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Boil pasta 1-2 minutes less than package instructions (it’ll finish cooking in the oven). Drain and set aside.
Make Alfredo Sauce:
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Reduce heat to low, then whisk in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
Cook Shrimp:
In the same skillet (or a separate pan), cook shrimp in 1 tbsp butter or oil for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
Combine Everything:
In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, Alfredo sauce, crab meat, and shrimp.
Transfer to the baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Bake & Broil:
Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
Broil for 2-3 minutes for a golden top (watch closely!).
Garnish & Serve:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Tips & Variations:
✔ Extra Creamy? Stir in ½ cup cream cheese with the Alfredo sauce.
✔ Seafood Swap: Use scallops or lobster instead of crab.
✔ Lighter Version: Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
✔ Crispy Topping: Add buttery breadcrumbs before baking.
This rich, decadent bake is a seafood lover’s dream! Let me know if you’d like any tweaks.
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