Crawfish Fettuccine: A Bold and Easy Twist on Comfort Food
A rich and flavorful crawfish fettuccine that brings a delicious twist to a classic comfort dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound crawfish tails
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add crawfish tails and Cajun seasoning, cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Toss in the cooked fettuccine and mix until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to substitute shrimp for crawfish if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Crawfish Fettuccine, comfort food, pasta, seafood
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