Crab Alfredo

Health score
15%
Crab Alfredo
35 min.
4
675kcal

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Looking for a luxurious and flavorful lunch or dinner option that won't take too much time to prepare? Look no further than this delectable Crab Alfredo recipe! This main dish is the perfect blend of rich, creamy sauce and succulent crabmeat, all served over al dente fettuccine pasta. With a caloric breakdown of 16.82% protein, 51.44% fat, and 31.74% carbs, it's a well-balanced meal that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

In just 35 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering main course that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner. The recipe calls for simple ingredients like butter, garlic, flour, and Parmesan cheese, along with high-quality crabmeat and cream cheese. The process is easy to follow, requiring only a few basic steps, such as boiling the pasta, making the sauce, and combining everything together for a delicious result.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this Crab Alfredo recipe is sure to impress your friends and family. Serve it alongside a crisp salad or some crusty bread for a complete meal that is sure to become a new favorite. So go ahead and give it a try – your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • ounces crab meat flaked
  • ounce cream cheese softened
  • ounces fettuccine barilla dried
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • cloves garlic minced
  • cups half and half 
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • servings salt and pepper black to taste

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  2. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Keep warm and covered.
  3. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook until garlic releases its aroma, about 2 minutes, being careful not to let the garlic brown. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat, and cook, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
  5. Add the half-and-half and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  6. Add the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until cheeses melt and mixture is smooth.
  7. Mix in the crabmeat and continue cooking until crabmeat is heated through, about 3 minutes.
  8. Divide the fettucine between 2 plates or bowls and top with the crab sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories675kcal
Protein16.82%
Fat51.44%
Carbs31.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64.5
Glycemic Load
20.65
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
25.114347748134%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:674.5kcal
33.72%
Fat:38.65g
59.46%
Saturated Fat:22.31g
139.41%
Carbohydrates:53.66g
17.89%
Net Carbohydrates:51.54g
18.74%
Sugar:7.2g
8%
Cholesterol:175.87mg
58.62%
Sodium:1129.24mg
49.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.43g
56.85%
Selenium:78.25µg
111.79%
Vitamin B12:5.75µg
95.77%
Phosphorus:496.97mg
49.7%
Zinc:5.69mg
37.93%
Copper:0.73mg
36.29%
Calcium:319.96mg
32%
Manganese:0.59mg
29.43%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.69%
Vitamin A:1332.52IU
26.65%
Magnesium:81.9mg
20.48%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.08%
Folate:59.24µg
14.81%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.36%
Potassium:493.78mg
14.11%
Vitamin B5:1.31mg
13.13%
Vitamin B3:2.35mg
11.75%
Iron:1.87mg
10.39%
Fiber:2.12g
8.49%
Vitamin E:1.14mg
7.62%
Vitamin C:5.72mg
6.93%
Vitamin K:3.64µg
3.47%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.55%
Source:Allrecipes