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Cajun Seafood Alfredo with Lobster and Crab

Creamy Cajun Seafood Alfredo with Lobster and Crab Delight

Indulge in this Cajun Seafood Alfredo with Lobster and Crab, marrying seafood flavors with creamy fettuccine.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Fettuccine Pasta or use linguine or pappardelle
  • 1 teaspoon Salt for boiling
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter unsalted recommended
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for lighter version
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
For the Seafood
  • 8 ounces Lobster Meat cooked and chopped
  • 8 ounces Lump Crab Meat fully thawed if frozen
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup Reserved Pasta Water for sauce consistency

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the lobster meat and crab, sauté for 2-3 minutes until heated. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt another 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir in Cajun seasoning.
  4. Reduce to low heat, add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted. Mix in the lobster, crab, and fettuccine, ensuring everything is coated.
  5. Gradually add reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency, mixing until achieved.
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, serve immediately after preparation. Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for preferred spice levels.

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