Description
This Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood dish features succulent crab meat and shrimp in a luscious creamy sauce with Parmesan and garlic. It’s a rich and flavorful meal that’s perfect when served over pasta or rice. This easy recipe is sure to impress guests or make for a decadent weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb crab meat
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the crab meat and shrimp, cooking until heated through (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined and the sauce begins to thicken.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
- Serve hot over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
- You can adjust the richness of the sauce by adding more or less heavy cream, depending on your preference.
- Serve this seafood dish over pasta like linguine or fettuccine for a full meal.
- For added flavor, you can squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the dish before serving.
- If you prefer, you can add some fresh vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the dish for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes