Description
A delicious bowl of creamy crawfish fettuccine topped with fresh parsley, showcasing a rich Cajun-style seafood pasta recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb crawfish tails
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the crawfish tails and Cajun seasoning; cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning or a dash of hot sauce.
- Can substitute shrimp for crawfish if preferred.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Crawfish Fettuccine, Seafood Pasta, Cajun Recipe