Are you carving a plate of pasta loaded with creamy sauce and maybe a little bit of crab to put it over the top? This Crab Alfredo is rich and creamy without letting the sauce overpower the sweet, delicate crab. It is a comforting meal that feels special without being complicated.
Read on to learn how to bring together tender crab meat, a silky Parmesan Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta.
This recipe may not be an exact duplicate of the Crab Alfredo that used to be served at Red Lobster, but it is still pretty darn delicious. There are a few rumors on the internet as to why it went away:
- the crab that was in the recipe was not readily available anymore
- the crab was not sustainably sourced
- the new CEO wanted to streamline the menu
Only the PTBs at the company know for sure why, but I encourage you to give this a try. Let us know in the comments below if it tastes like you remember.
Ingredients for Copycat Crab Alfredo
This is an occasional celebration food, not something you really should be having on a regular basis. That's okay, sometimes we all need some comfort food. There are not a lot of healthy ingredients in this recipe:
- half and half
- butter
- cream cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- garlic powder
- crab legs (or crab substitute)
- linguini, fettucine or other pasta of your choice
- fresh herbs for garnish (e.g. basil or parsley)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 pint half & half
- ½ to ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (plus extra for serving optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 to 6 crab legs
- 1 pound pasta (linguini, fettucine, etc.)
- chopped fresh herbs for serving, optional (basil, parsley, etc.)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter then add cream cheese. when the cream cheese is softened, add the half and half and the Parmesan cheese. Add garlic powder and stir well. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Salt and pepper to your taste.½ cup unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons cream cheese, 1 pint half & half, ½ to ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, grated, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- In a large stock pot or pan, add two cups of water and a steamer basket or trivet (or some wadded aluminum foil). Bring water to boil. Add the crab legs and cook until done. 5-6 minutes for fresh, 10-12 for frozen. Remove from pot and crack open the crab legs. Blot crab meat with paper towel to remove excess water.4 to 6 crab legs
- While the crab and sauce are cooking, cook the pasta according to package directions until just done, or al dente. Drain and rinse pasta.1 pound pasta
- Place pasta on plates or in serving bowls. Top with alfredo sauce and pieces of crab meat. Garnish with extra parmesan cheese and chopped fresh herbs if desired.chopped fresh herbs for serving, optional
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Until next time, happy eating!
~Audrey
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