Copycat Red Lobster Crab Alfredo
Red Lobster’s Crab Alfredo is just my absolute favorite! I order it every time I go! But it’s actually super simple to make at home – so now I can have it whenever I want…Yum!!!! (Crab legs are soooo easy to cook too!)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 oz linguine
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1.5 cups half and half
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 lb King Crab Legs
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package directions - I prefer my pasta a little al dente4 oz linguine
- While pasta cooks, if using crab legs, steam & reheat your crab legs either in the microwave or on the stove1 lb King Crab Legs
- If using microwave - wrap frozen crab legs in damp paper towels and heat for 3 minutes
- If using stove stop - place pot on stove with a steamer basket. Place legs on top of steamer basket and steam for 3-5 minutes
- If using lump crab meat - you can skip this step - no need to reheat.
- Once legs are done - set on towel until cool to touch
- Crack crab legs and pull out crab meat. Break meat apart into bite size pieces.
- In a skillet on medium high, melt butter.2 tbsp butter
- Lower heat to low
- Add garlic and stir for 1 min.1 tbsp minced garlic
- Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it looks sandy.2 tbsp flour
- Whisk in the half and half and stir until the mixture forms a thick sauce.1.5 cups half and half
- Stir in the cheese and salt.1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp salt
- Simmer a few minutes to blend the flavors.
- Remove from heat and add cooked linguine to sauce mixture and stir
- Plate linguine alfredo and top with crab meat
- If using lump crab meat - add it in with the pasta so it heats just a bit
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan and parsley
Nutrition
Calories: 676kcalCarbohydrates: 48.2gProtein: 29gFat: 40.8gSaturated Fat: 24.5gCholesterol: 189mgSodium: 1945mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.4gCalcium: 662mgIron: 3mg
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