Description
Crawfish Fettuccine is a delightful dish that marries the rich creaminess of a luscious sauce with the vibrant flavors of Cajun spices. Tender fettuccine noodles entwine with succulent crawfish tails, creating a comforting meal perfect for family gatherings or special occasions. This recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a restaurant-quality experience, making it both satisfying and memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb crawfish tails (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Stir in crawfish tails and Cajun seasoning, cooking until heated through.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing well to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Finish with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg