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# Lighter Lemony Lump Crab Alfredo
- URL: https://opal-trout.pikapod.net/lighter-lemony-lump-crab-alfredo/
- Published: 2023-03-08T20:18:28.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-25T20:57:03.000Z
- Author: Lindsay
- Tags: Recipes, bone broth, broth, cheese, cornstarch, cottage cheese, crab, crab meat, fettuccine, garlic, lemon, lump crab, milk, noodles, old bay, parmesan, parmigiano reggiano, parsley, pasta, whole milk, #Migrated-1792961766483, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-25 14:56

## Lighter Lemony Lump Crab Alfredo

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**If you love lump crab you are going to loooove this lightened up lemony lump crab Alfredo. The big hit of lemon makes this so light and delicious, and we’re using a special high-protein “cream” in place of heavy cream that really balances out the richness and makes this recipe super macro-friendly. It’s decadence, without the decadence calorie count.**

- 3/4 cup Whole milk
- 3/4 cup Bone broth
- 1 cup Cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan (freshly grated + more for serving)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Old Bay
- 12 oz lump crab (picked through for shells)
- 1 pound fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
- 2 Lemons (zest + juice + 2 more for serving)
- Salt + pepper
- Parsley
1. Start a large pot of water boiling for your pasta. Meanwhile, blend whole milk, bone broth, cottage cheese, parm, and cornstarch in a blender until smooth.
2. Sauté garlic in large sautee pan over medium/medium low heat until fragrant (about a minute), then add your cheese/milk mixture and old bay and bring to a simmer.
3. Add your lump crab meat, lemon zest (reserving some zest for garnish) and lemon juice and stir. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.
4. Cook your pasta till al dente in heavily salted water, then reserve 1-2 cups of starchy pasta water, drain and toss with crab sauce.
5. Serve with lemon zest, fresh parsley, more parm if you’d like, and a wedge of lemon and enjoy!

Main CourseItalianbone broth, cornstarch, cottage cheese, crab, crab meat, fettuccine, garlic, lemon, lump crab, old bay, parmesan, parmigiano reggiano, parsley, pasta, whole milk