If you're a seafood lover, you'll definitely want to try this mouth-watering Shrimp and Crab Linguine with Cream Sauce recipe. It is a perfect dinner recipe for a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two. This dish is easy to prepare and will surely impress your guests.
For the ingredients, you'll need:
- 1 pound of linguine pasta
- 1 pound of fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound of fresh crab meat
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Begin by cooking the linguine pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Add the crab meat and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes or until it thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Once the sauce thickens, add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is coated with the sauce.
Transfer the shrimp and crab linguine to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!