WOULD YOU EAT THIS CRAB FETTUCCINE ALFREDO 🦀🍝🧄
Ingredients:
12 oz fettuccine pasta
1 lb cooked crab meat (lump or claw)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions:
Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Alfredo sauce: In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Add Parmesan and seasonings: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, nutmeg (if using), and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the crab: Gently fold the cooked crab meat into the Alfredo sauce, ensuring it is well coated. Let the crab warm through for 2-3 minutes.
Combine with pasta: Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy crab Alfredo sauce.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for a bright, zesty touch.
Helpful Tips:
For a richer flavor, use a mix of Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheeses.
Fresh or frozen crab meat works well; if using canned crab, be sure to drain it thoroughly.
You can add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a little kick.
Enjoy this luxurious, creamy crab fettuccine Alfredo, perfect for a special dinner or a seafood lover’s delight! 🦀🍝✨
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