Description
Silky crab fettuccine alfredo brings coastal elegance to pasta lovers’ tables. Rich parmesan cream sauce and delicate crab meat create a luxurious Italian-inspired dish that promises restaurant-quality comfort right in home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lump crabmeat
Pasta:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fettuccine
Primary Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water at 212°F for 8-10 minutes until al dente, ensuring noodles are tender but firm. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Place butter in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, allowing it to melt and become slightly golden.
- Introduce minced garlic to the melted butter, sautéing for approximately 60 seconds until aromatic and translucent.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, reducing heat to medium and stirring consistently. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce begins to thicken and develop a silky consistency.
- Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously to create a smooth, velvety sauce. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Delicately fold lump crabmeat into the creamy sauce, heating gently for 1-2 minutes without disrupting the crab’s delicate texture.
- Combine pasta with sauce, ensuring each strand is luxuriously coated with the rich, creamy mixture.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately, garnishing with finely chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and herbaceous note.
Notes
- Keep pasta slightly al dente to prevent mushiness when mixing with creamy sauce.
- Fresh crab delivers superior flavor compared to canned or imitation varieties.
- Use high-quality Parmesan cheese for richer, more authentic taste.
- Substitute whole wheat pasta for a healthier version without compromising texture.
- Add red pepper flakes for subtle heat and extra complexity.
- Quickly warm crab to preserve delicate texture and prevent rubbery consistency.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting cream and cheese quantities for desired creaminess.
- Drain pasta thoroughly to prevent watery sauce and ensure perfect coating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-9 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 27 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg