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Seafood Pasta with Shrimp & Crab Delight

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This seafood pasta with shrimp and crab is a quick and elegant dish packed with ocean-fresh flavor, tender shrimp, and sweet crab tossed in a light garlic lemon sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz rotini, penne, or preferred pasta
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup crab meat (lump or imitation)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or seafood broth
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
  3. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink.
  5. Stir in crab meat, cherry tomatoes, and red pepper flakes; cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Deglaze the pan with wine or broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  7. Add cooked pasta and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  8. Stir in lemon juice, season with salt and pepper.
  9. Top with Parmesan (if using) and chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Add greens like spinach or arugula at the end for extra nutrients.
  • For a creamy version, stir in heavy cream or a dairy-free alternative.
  • No wine or broth? Use reserved pasta water with extra lemon juice.
  • Can substitute crab with scallops or clams.
  • Double red pepper flakes or add chili garlic sauce for extra heat.

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