Seafood Pasta with Shrimp & Crab

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Creamy Seafood Pasta with Shrimp & Crab

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Servings: 4
Luxurious, restaurant-quality pasta in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

Seafood & Pasta

8 oz (225g) linguine or fettuccine

½ lb (225g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
½ lb (225g) lump crabmeat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
2 tbsp olive oil

Sauce

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small shallot, finely chopped
½ cup dry white wine (or sub seafood stock)

1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or paprika + pinch of cayenne)
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt & black pepper to taste

Garnish

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

2. Sauté the Seafood

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
Add shrimp, season with salt/pepper, and cook 1–2 mins per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add garlic and shallot; sauté 1 min until fragrant.

3. Make the Sauce

Pour in white wine, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2 mins to reduce.
Stir in cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, Old Bay, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 3–4 mins until slightly thickened.

4. Combine & Finish

Gently fold in cooked shrimp, crab, and pasta. Toss with tongs, adding reserved pasta water as needed.

Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Pro Tips

✔ Don’t overcook shrimp—they’ll finish heating in the sauce.
✔ Use fresh crab for best flavor (drain canned well).
✔ No wine? Substitute with clam juice + 1 tsp butter.

Pair with: Garlic bread and a crisp Pinot Grigio.

Why It Works: The creamy, briny sauce lets the sweet crab and shrimp shine, while the lemon cuts through the richness. Perfect for date night! 💑🍝

Variation: Add scallops or mussels for a seafood medley! 🦐🦀