Here’s a rich and flavorful recipe for Crawfish Fettuccine — creamy pasta with tender crawfish tails and a touch of Cajun spice, perfect for seafood lovers craving a Southern twist!
🍤🍝 Crawfish Fettuccine
Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 25 min
🛒 Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb cooked crawfish tails (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: ½ cup diced bell peppers or tomatoes for extra flavor
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
Boil salted water and cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. - Sauté Aromatics:
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add onions and cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for another minute. - Add Crawfish and Spices:
Stir in crawfish tails, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through. - Make the Cream Sauce:
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens slightly (about 3–4 minutes). - Combine Pasta and Sauce:
Toss cooked fettuccine into the sauce, coating pasta evenly. Heat through for another 1–2 minutes. - Serve:
Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
📝 Tips & Variations
- Use fresh crawfish if available, or substitute with shrimp for a different seafood flavor.
- Add a splash of white wine or lemon juice for brightness.
- For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to taste.