Quick Seafood Pasta with Shrimp and Crab
A delightful and satisfying dish that combines the natural sweetness of shrimp and crab with perfectly cooked pasta, ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces Pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine) Use your choice of pasta.
Seafood
- 1 pound Shrimp (peeled and deveined) Fresh or frozen shrimp.
- 8 ounces Lump Crab Meat Brings sweetness and texture.
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic preferred.
Cooking Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For sautéing.
- 1 lemon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed) Brightens the dish.
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) For garnish and flavor.
Seasonings
- Salt To taste.
- Pepper To taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat.
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- 3. Add shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- 4. Gently fold in lump crab meat and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 5. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 6. Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with seafood.
- 7. Squeeze lemon juice over the pasta and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 8. If dry, add reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- 9. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
- 10. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
For variations, consider adding vegetables like spinach or tomatoes, or a splash of cream for a richer sauce.