Cajun Crawfish Fettucine Recipe

Name: Cajun Crawfish Fettucine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb linguine or 1 lb fettuccine pasta; 2 tablespoons oil; 6 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons minced garlic (needs to be fresh); 2 teaspoons seasoning (see ingredients below); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 lb crawfish tail; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese; Seasoning (store left over seasoning in an air tight container to use again in the future); 1 1/4 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1/2 tablespoon black pepper; 1/2 tablespoon onion powder; 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano leaves; 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

1 lb linguine or 1 lb fettuccine pasta
2 tablespoons oil
6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic (needs to be fresh)
2 teaspoons seasoning (see ingredients below)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 lb crawfish tail
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Seasoning (store left over seasoning in an air tight container to use again in the future)
1 1/4 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 tablespoon dried thyme

1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package directions.
2
Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
3
Return pasta to the pot and toss with the olive oil and reserved cooking liquid. Cover to keep warm.
4
In a large saute pan or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
5
Add the garlic, seasoning, salt, and stir for 1 minute.
6
Increase heat to medium-high.
7
Add the white wine and for about 5 minutes until most of the alcohol has evaporated.
8
Add the heavy cream and lemon juice, stirring occasionally until slightly reduced (about 5 minutes).
9
Add the crawfish tails, stirring to warm through (about 5 minutes).
10
Remove from the heat and add cheese. Stir until is cheese is melted and the sauce thickens.
11
Stir in green onions.
12
Pour over pasta and top with extra cheese.

1208

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb linguine or 1 lb fettuccine pasta, 2 tablespoons oil, 6 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons minced garlic (needs to be fresh), and more.

Yes, Cajun Crawfish Fettucine falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Crawfish Fettucine

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