Here’s the full recipe for 🦐🦀 Shrimp & Crab Alfredo Bake — a creamy, cheesy seafood pasta casserole baked until bubbly and golden! It’s pure comfort food with a coastal twist. 💛
Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
🧂 Ingredients
8 oz fettuccine pasta (or penne, linguine, or any pasta you like)
1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup lump crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1½ cups heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
¾ cup whole milk
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus more for topping)
½ tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional but great for seafood flavor)
¼ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente (a minute less than package instructions since it will bake later).
Drain and set aside.
2. Make the Alfredo Sauce
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
Slowly whisk in cream and milk, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened (about 3–4 minutes).
Stir in Parmesan, mozzarella, Old Bay, salt, and pepper until the sauce is creamy.
3. Add Seafood
Gently fold in shrimp and crab meat.
Simmer for 1–2 minutes on low just to warm the seafood through.
4. Combine with Pasta
Add cooked pasta to the sauce and mix until evenly coated.
5. Bake
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
Sprinkle extra mozzarella and a bit of Parmesan on top.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
Optional: broil the top for 1–2 minutes for a browned, cheesy crust.
6. Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Serve warm with garlic bread or a fresh salad.
💡 Tips:
Don’t overbake or the seafood can become tough.
Add a few spinach leaves or cherry tomatoes for extra color and flavor.
You can substitute scallops or lobster for a more luxurious version.