Description
Cajun Crab Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly marries the richness of crab meat with a creamy, zesty sauce and the bold flavors of Cajun spices. This delightful meal is not only quick to prepare—taking less than 30 minutes—but it also appeals to a variety of tastes, making it perfect for date nights or family dinners. With tender pasta coated in a luxurious sauce, accented by fresh vegetables and just the right amount of heat, this Cajun Crab Pasta is sure to impress your guests and keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in cream and chicken broth; let simmer before adding Parmesan and lemon juice.
- Gently fold in crab meat; warm through for a few minutes.
- Toss pasta with the sauce; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg