Description
Crawfish Monica is a creamy, spicy pasta dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its rich flavors. Featuring tender crawfish tails enveloped in a luscious garlic-infused sauce, this dish embodies the spirit of Louisiana cuisine. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, Crawfish Monica promises an unforgettable culinary experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound crawfish tails (fresh or frozen, cleaned)
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3. Add Crawfish Tails: Stir in crawfish tails and heat gently until warmed through.
- 4. Create the Sauce: Lower heat, pour in heavy cream, and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5. Season It Up: Add Cajun seasoning and black pepper; adjust to your spice preference.
- 6. Toss Everything Together: Combine cooked pasta with the crawfish mixture, stirring well; garnish with green onions and Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg