Crawfish Fettuccine Recipe
A rich and creamy Crawfish Fettuccine recipe that blends tender crawfish tails with a cheesy, flavorful sauce. Perfect for a comforting and indulgent meal!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Large pot
- Mixing spoon
- Colander
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound crawfish tails peeled and cleaned
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- to taste salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the crawfish tails and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, Cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
This Crawfish Fettuccine is a crowd-pleaser and can be customized with additional vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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