Best 6 Easy Shrimp Crab Pasta Recipes

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Shrimp and crab pasta is a seafood lover's dream, combining succulent shrimp and crab meat in a flavorful pasta dish. It's a satisfying and relatively easy meal to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. From creamy sauces to light and tangy marinades, there's a wide range of recipes to choose from, each offering a unique take on this classic seafood combination. Whether you prefer a quick and simple one-pot dish or a more elaborate creation, you'll find a recipe here to suit your taste and skill level. So, let's dive into the world of easy shrimp crab pasta and discover the perfect recipe to tantalize your taste buds!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP AND CRAB PASTA



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A quick pasta dish full of crab and shrimp.

Provided by Michaela Kenkel

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3-4 Tablespoons Olive oil
2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash Tomato, Basil and Garlic Seasoning
1 stick of butter (1/2 cup) divided
1 (14 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, with juice
1 clove garlic, minced
sea salt to taste
1/2 cup onion, diced
12 - 16 ounces of cooked shrimp, peel and tails removed, defrosted if frozen
1 (16 ounce) package of imitation crab meat (or the real thing) cut in chunks
1 (16 ounce) package thick spaghetti (or other pasta)
fresh Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Boil your pasta and drain it, set aside.
  • In a skillet, add 3 Tablespoons of olive oil, 1/4 cup (1/2 of 1 stick) of butter, Mrs. Dash, onion and garlic. On medium heat, melt butter and spices together, cooking for about 3 minutes, until your onion becomes translucent.
  • Add to this your shrimp, stir. Add in tomatoes. Stir in crab meat. Sprinkle with sea salt to taste. Warm through.
  • Add pasta and remaining butter, toss. When butter is melted and pasta is warm, place in a pasta bowl and top with fresh Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 751 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 1150 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 15 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 126 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 5340 milligrams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat

EASY SHRIMP & CRAB PASTA



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I couldn't quite find a recipe with what I had in mind, so after looking at a few different ones, I tried this. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this. It is rich, but such a treat!

Provided by ladywisconsin

Categories     Crab

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked as directed
2 (6 ounce) cans lump crabmeat, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can baby shrimp, undrained
1 large onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, pressed
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 quart half-and-half
red pepper flakes (to your taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Saute onion and garlic in butter until onion is nearly translucent.
  • Add oregano, basil, red pepper flakes and salt/pepper.
  • Add half and half, bring to boil.
  • Mix corn starch with enouch water to dilute it, and pour into boiling sauce until you get desired consistency.
  • Stir in crab and shrimp, cook another minute and take off of heat.
  • Spoon over angel hair pasta and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.2, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 168.2, Sodium 374.2, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2, Protein 28.7

CURRIED CRAB AND SHRIMP PASTA



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My good friend Gabbi, who's from India, and I were trying to create a fusion dish with curry and pasta. This is what we came up with. Those of you who love curry will particularly enjoy this sublime sauce.

Provided by IrvineHousewife

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Seafood

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package fusilli pasta
½ cup salted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons curry powder, or to taste
¾ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ pound fresh crabmeat, well drained
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a serving bowl and keep warm.
  • While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and 1/2 cup parsley; cook until onion is tender and has turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in curry powder. Add shrimp and crabmeat. Cook and stir for 4 minutes. Stir in cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil and cook until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat. Garnish with remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 189.7 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 484.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

VICKI'S SHRIMP AND CRAB PASTA



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My sister made this for me one time several years ago. We all loved it so I remembered how she made it, now when she wants to make it she calls me to remind her how to make it. The last time she called I told her I was going to post it on my favorite cookbook website so she could find it anytime. So here it is Vicki!

Provided by Queena Frye

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk (enough to fill the soup can)
2 cups shredded Velveeta Mexican cheese
8 ounces frozen salad shrimp (tiny shrimp)
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained
spaghetti, strings

Steps:

  • Cook Spaghetti strings according to package directions.
  • In a large skillet saute the Bell Pepper in the butter till tender.
  • Add the Cream of Mushroom Soup and Milk to the Bell Pepper, mix throughly.
  • Add the Velvetta cheese, shrimp and crab meat. Cook till hot and bubbly.
  • Add the sauce to the cooked and drained spaghetti strings. Toss to mix well.
  • Serve with Garlic Bread and Fresh Salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 128.5, Sodium 1003.4, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 22.9

SHRIMP & CRAB CASSEROLE



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This quick, easy recipe is truly delicious. The succulent, melt-in-your-mouth seafood flavors and textures make for elegant comfort food. To make ahead, just assemble, cover and refrigerate, then bake when ready. -Jan Bartley, Evergreen, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spread rice into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in seafood seasoning, salt, pepper sauce and pepper. Fold in shrimp and crab. Spoon over rice. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, covered, until shrimp turn pink, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. To Make Ahead: Can be made a day in advance. Prepare recipe as directed, cooling sauce slightly before adding shrimp and crab. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 195mg cholesterol, Sodium 1127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CRAB AND SHRIMP BOIL PASTA



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Sweet corn, salty sausage, zesty shrimp, creamy potatoes and butter for dipping - a crab boil has everything you want in a meal. But unless you're a pro at cracking crab legs, it can be a challenge. Instead, capture those same flavors with this seafood pasta, which uses lump crab meat and this speedy sheet-pan shrimp boil. Get the shrimp boil into the oven, then immediately start preparing this recipe. (If the shrimp boil is done early, just cover it with aluminum foil until ready to add.) In the end, it all comes together in a big, shareable dish.

Provided by Millie Peartree

Categories     dinner, pastas, seafood, main course

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
1 pound smoked sausage, such as kielbasa, sliced 1/2-inch-thick
1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable oil
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth or seafood stock
2 1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, or to taste
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1 (16-ounce) box linguine
1 pound lump crab meat
1 recipe sheet-pan shrimp boil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta.
  • As the water heats, in a Dutch oven or pot, sear sausage in oil over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally until the sausage browns, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a plate to drain, and discard pan drippings.
  • Add butter to the pot. When it melts, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. (Be careful not to burn the garlic.)
  • Stir in broth, and add seafood seasoning, Cajun seasoning, red-pepper flakes and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook about 5 minutes, then taste and adjust for seasonings. Set aside 1/2 cup garlic broth for serving.
  • Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Add crab meat to the broth and gently stir until heated through. Add pasta and toss with tongs until evenly coated. Pour pasta into large serving bowl, then top with sausage and the sheet-pan shrimp boil. Drizzle the reserved garlic broth on top of the mixture. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh seafood for the best flavor. If you don't have access to fresh seafood, frozen seafood is a good option. Just be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Cook the seafood until it is just opaque. Overcooking will make it tough and rubbery.
  • Use a good quality pasta. A good pasta will hold its shape when cooked and will have a slightly nutty flavor.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Be sure to salt the water before adding the pasta.
  • Make sure the sauce is hot before adding the seafood and pasta. This will help to prevent the seafood from overcooking.
  • Serve the pasta immediately. This dish is best when served hot.

Conclusion:

Shrimp and crab pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give shrimp and crab pasta a try.

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