Alfredo Maui Maui With Crab Recipe

Escape to culinary paradise with this luscious Alfredo Maui Maui featuring succulent crab! This surprisingly easy recipe boasts a rich, creamy sauce (made healthier with nonfat half-and-half!), bright basil notes, and a hint of garlic. Served with a vibrant medley of roasted broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, this dish is as beautiful as it is delicious. Don't be intimidated by the steps – this recipe is easier than it looks! Real crab is a must – no imitations allowed! Prepare to impress your taste buds!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 418.8 kcal
Protein 88g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Alfredo Maui Maui With Crab

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Alfredo Maui Maui With Crab

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Flour
  • Fat Free Half And Half
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Minced Garlic Clove
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Canned Crabmeat
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh Basil Leaf
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Garlic Clove
  • Kosher Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Mahi Mahi Fillets
  • Basil Leaves
  • Crabmeat

How to Make Alfredo Maui Maui With Crab

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roast broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots: Toss 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 cup cauliflower florets, and 1 cup sliced carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  4. While pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in 1 cup nonfat half-and-half, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
  6. Add 1 pound cooked crab meat to the sauce. Gently stir to combine.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to loosen the sauce.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve the Alfredo Maui Maui over the roasted vegetables. Garnish with extra basil, if desired.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

34g

Carbs

2g