Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound dried fettuccine noodles
- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Cook the fettuccine noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, sour cream, red onion, parsley, dill, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the cooked noodles to the bowl and stir to coat with the crab salad mixture.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving, based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 500mg
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 20g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and creamy
- Fresh and flavorful
- Perfect for a special occasion
- Can be served warm or cold
User Comments:
- "Absolutely delicious! The crab salad was so creamy and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly."
- "I made this for my dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it."
- "This dish is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a five-star restaurant."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to pick over the crab meat carefully for any shells.
- If you don't have fresh lump crab meat, you can use frozen crab meat, but it will not be as flavorful.
- You can add other ingredients to the crab salad, such as chopped celery or bell pepper.
- Serve the noodles immediately, or store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.