Best 7 Quick Crab Alfredo Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable culinary journey with our carefully curated collection of Crab Alfredo recipes. From the classic and timeless to the uniquely innovative, our diverse selection caters to every palate and preference. Embark on a seafood extravaganza with our featured Crab Alfredo, where succulent crab meat mingles harmoniously with a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce, all enveloped in a symphony of Parmesan cheese. For those seeking a lighter touch, our Crab Alfredo with Zucchini Noodles offers a refreshing twist, where tender zucchini strands replace traditional pasta, creating a healthier yet equally satisfying meal. If time is of the essence, our Quick and Easy Crab Alfredo is your culinary savior, delivering a delightful dish in just 15 minutes. And for those with a penchant for spice, our Spicy Crab Alfredo tantalizes the taste buds with a fiery kick, sure to set your senses ablaze. No matter your culinary preferences, our Crab Alfredo recipes promise an unforgettable gastronomic experience, leaving you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAB ALFREDO



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This is a classic alfredo pasta recipe upgraded with crab!

Provided by Cookies & Cups

Categories     Pasta

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fettuccine
1 1/2 cups light cream
1 cup butter
2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1 pound crab meat
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Boil pasta according to package directions. Make sure to liberally salt the pasta water once it starts boiling before adding in the pasta.
  • When the pasta is almost done place butter and cream in a saucepan and heat until the butter melts. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted. Add in the Old Bay seasoning and the crab meat and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Drain pasta, place in a large bowl and immediately toss with cream sauce.
  • Sprinkle chopped parsley on pasta and sprinkle a little extra Old Bay on top to garnish.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 827 calories, Sugar 4.9 g, Sodium 1024.5 mg, Fat 46.6 g, SaturatedFat 28.3 g, TransFat 0.3 g, Carbohydrate 60.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 40.4 g, Cholesterol 175.4 mg

CRAB ALFREDO



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Simply put, delicious! A little on the decadent side, but it can be made with fat-free half-and-half and a heart-healthy spread instead of butter. Serve with garlic bread sticks, a nice salad, and a glass of Chardonnay.

Provided by LisaJ

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces dried fettucine
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups half-and-half
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces crabmeat, flaked

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Keep warm and covered.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until garlic releases its aroma, about 2 minutes, being careful not to let the garlic brown. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat, and cook, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes. Add the half-and-half and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until cheeses melt and mixture is smooth. Mix in the crabmeat and continue cooking until crabmeat is heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Divide the fettucine between 2 plates or bowls and top with the crab sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 140.6 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.4 g, Sodium 516 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SEAFOOD ALFREDO



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tablespoons butter
2 ounces all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
Kosher Salt
White pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan
12 ounces lump crabmeat
30 large shrimp (21/25 count), peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
3 cloves garlic, sliced
3 pounds (cooked weight) cooked fettuccine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • For the bechamel sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Season with salt and white pepper, then strain through a chinois and hold for later use.
  • For the seafood alfredo pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil to reheat the cooked pasta. In a saute pan or small saucepan, heat the bechamel sauce to a simmer. Add the Parmesan and stir to melt the cheese. Add the crabmeat and toss to warm.
  • Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat a large saute pan over high heat. Add the grapeseed oil and then the shrimp to the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then flip the shrimp and finish cooking, another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp, leaving the oil in the pan. Hold the shrimp for plating.
  • Add the sliced garlic to the shrimp pan and saute until it just begins to brown around the edges. While the garlic is cooking reheat the pasta in the boiling water, about 1 minute. Strain the pasta, add it to the pan with the garlic and toss.
  • Add the bechamel and crab to the pasta and toss. Add the lemon juice, Chicken stock and cream and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the egg yolks and toss to incorporate. Cook for 1 minute to help thicken the sauce. Add the shrimp and toss.
  • Divide the pasta and shrimp evenly between serving plates and garnish with chopped chives.

SEAFOOD ALFREDO



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My guest can't believe I prepared this dish myself. This rich, creamy main dish features plenty of seafood flavors with a hint of garlic and lemon. Frozen peas and a jar of Alfredo sauce make it a simple supper that will be requested time and again.-Melissa Mosness, Loveland, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (12 ounces) bow tie pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked
1 package (5 ounces) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (16 ounces) Alfredo sauce
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the crab, shrimp, lemon juice and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add Alfredo sauce and peas. Cook and stir until heated through. Drain pasta; top with the seafood mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CRAB ALFREDO



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I improvised this recipe when I was looking for quick Lenten dishes, but it has become a favorite for my husband and me all year long. -Esther Pittello, Chicopee, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked
2 cups hot cooked fettuccine or pasta of your choice

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add mushrooms; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in the sauce and broth until blended. Add the crab. Reduce heat; cook for 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 1246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CRAB FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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"This is one recipe I just can't resist," writes Chris Carattini from Laramie, Wyoming. "It's so delicious and simple to put together-but looks elegant and like you really fussed. Also, an easy recipe to double when friends drop in at the last minute."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1/3 cup chopped zucchini
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste, optional

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through. Drain fettuccine; top with crab mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668 calories, Fat 34g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

EASY SEAFOOD ALFREDO



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An easy version of seafood alfredo. I like to serve this with black (squid ink) pasta for a dramatic presentation, but it can be made with normal pasta as well.

Provided by SARA_NO_H

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces uncooked black squid ink pasta
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 slice fat-free American cheese, torn into pieces
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
ground black pepper to taste
2 (8 ounce) packages imitation crabmeat, flaked

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the garlic 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Cook and stir until heated through.
  • Mix the Parmesan cheese and American cheese into the skillet. Cook and stir until American cheese is melted. Season the mixture with basil, parsley, and pepper. Mix in the imitation crabmeat, and continue cooking until heated through. Serve over the cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 620.6 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh crab meat. If you're using frozen crab meat, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Use a good quality Alfredo sauce. A homemade Alfredo sauce is always best, but if you're short on time, you can use a store-bought sauce.
  • Don't overcook the crab. Crab meat cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it or it will become tough.
  • Serve the crab Alfredo immediately. This dish is best when served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Crab Alfredo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its rich and creamy sauce, tender crab meat, and flavorful seasonings, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dish, give crab Alfredo a try.

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