🦀🍝 Crab Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy, Luxurious, and Perfect for Seafood Lovers
If you love rich, creamy pasta with seafood flair, this Crab Fettuccine Alfredo will be your new favorite indulgence. Sweet, tender crab meat meets a silky Alfredo sauce made with butter, cream, and Parmesan, all tossed with perfectly cooked fettuccine.
It’s restaurant-quality comfort food you can make at home, ideal for date nights, special occasions, or any time you want to impress with minimal effort.
⏱️ Recipe Overview
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 35 minutes
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Servings: 4
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Difficulty: Medium
📝 Ingredients
🍝 Pasta
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1 pound fettuccine pasta
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1 tablespoon salt (for pasta water)
🦀 Crab & Aromatics
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pound lump crab meat, cooked and picked over for shells
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
🧄 Creamy Alfredo Sauce
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional, for depth of flavor)
🌿 Garnish
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Chopped fresh parsley
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Extra Parmesan
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Lemon wedges (optional, brightens flavor)
🍽️ Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente.
Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
2️⃣ Sauté Garlic & Crab
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
Gently fold in crab meat, just to warm through—don’t overcook to keep it tender.
3️⃣ Make the Alfredo Sauce
Add heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
Reduce heat and gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
4️⃣ Combine Pasta & Sauce
Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing gently to coat.
If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water 1–2 tablespoons at a time until you reach desired consistency.