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

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