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Shrimp and Crab Pasta

A quick pasta dish full of crab and shrimp.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 20 minute meal, pasta with imitation crab, Shrimp and Crab Pasta, skillet meal, without alfredo sauce
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 751kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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

Serving: 1g | Calories: 751kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 126g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 1150mg | Sodium: 5340mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g