Creamy Crab and Shrimp with spinach

Here’s a rich but easy Creamy Crab & Shrimp with Spinach recipe—great over pasta, rice, or served on its own:

🦐🦀 Creamy Crab and Shrimp with Spinach

Ingredients

• ½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
• ½ lb lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional but recommended)
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• Optional: squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions

1. Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Cook shrimp: Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
3. Make sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add cream & seasoning: Stir in cream and Old Bay. Simmer gently 3–5 minutes (do not boil).
5. Add cheese: Stir in Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
6. Add spinach: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
7. Finish: Gently fold in shrimp and crab. Heat through 1–2 minutes. Add lemon juice if desired.
8. Taste & adjust seasoning.

Serving Ideas

• Over linguine or fettuccine 🍝
• With rice or mashed potatoes
• With crusty bread for dipping

If you want, I can share a low-carb version, Cajun-style, or baked seafood casserole variation next.