Alfredo Sauce With Crab Meat Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Creamy Crab Alfredo, ready in just 15 minutes! This rich and luscious sauce, made with creamy half-and-half and luxurious crab meat, coats your pasta perfectly. A quick and easy weeknight meal that tastes like a restaurant-quality dish.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 463.2 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 3.7 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Alfredo Sauce With Crab Meat

  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Half And Half
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Crabmeat
  • Linguine

How to Make Alfredo Sauce With Crab Meat

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
  3. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of half-and-half, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Reduce heat to low.
  4. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup of lump crab meat.
  6. Heat through until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add more half-and-half, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to adjust the consistency.
  7. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

61g

Carbs

16g

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