Shrimp & Crab Alfredo Bake

Here’s a rich and comforting Shrimp & Crab Alfredo Bake — perfect for a special dinner or when you’re craving something creamy, cheesy, and indulgent.

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🦐🦀 Shrimp & Crab Alfredo Bake

A creamy seafood pasta bake featuring tender shrimp, sweet crab, and a homemade Alfredo sauce topped with melty cheese and baked to perfection.

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📝 Ingredients

Seafood & Pasta:

• 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)

• 1/2 lb lump crab meat (real or high-quality imitation)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional, for extra seafood flavor)

Homemade Alfredo Sauce:

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

For the Bake:

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (for topping)

• Chopped parsley (for garnish)

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🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Cook Pasta:

   • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

3. Cook Shrimp:

   • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and Old Bay (if using). Sauté 2–3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked. Set aside.

4. Make Alfredo Sauce:

   • In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.

   • Pour in cream, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   • Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and smooth. Add nutmeg if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning.

5. Combine Everything:

   • In a large bowl or the pot, mix cooked pasta, shrimp, crab, and Alfredo sauce until well coated.

6. Assemble the Bake:

   • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

   • Sprinkle the top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan.

7. Bake:

   • Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.

8. Garnish & Serve:

   • Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

• Serve with garlic bread or a green salad with lemon vinaigrette.

• Pairs nicely with a crisp white wine like Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc.

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