Joy's Crawfish Fettucini Recipe

Name: Joy's Crawfish Fettucini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups butter; 3 medium onions, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 2 bell peppers, chopped; ¼ cup flour; 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 3 lbs crawfish tails, peeled; 1 quart half-and-half cream; 1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed into 1/2-inch squares; 2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; salt; pepper; 1 lb fettuccine; fresh grated parmesan cheese, to taste

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups butter
3 medium onions, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped
¼ cup flour
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 lbs crawfish tails, peeled
1 quart half-and-half cream
1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed into 1/2-inch squares
2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
salt
pepper
1 lb fettuccine
fresh grated parmesan cheese, to taste

1
Melt butter in large heavy saucepan.
2
Add onions, celery, and bell pepper.
3
Cook 10 minutes until vegetables are clear.
4
Add flour; blend in well.
5
Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add parsley and crawfish tails.
7
Cover and cook 20 minutes, stirring often.
8
Add cream, Velveeta, jalapenos and garlic.
9
Mix well.
10
Add salt and pepper to taste.
11
Cook, covered, on low heat 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12
Cook noodles according to package directions.
13
Drain and add to sauce.
14
Mix thoroughly.
15
Pour into 3 Quart prepared casserole dish or several smaller casserole dishes (you can divide and fresh at this point as well).
16
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
17
Bake for 12 minutes at 350.
18
Serve hot with French bread.

1351

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups butter, 3 medium onions, chopped, 3 celery ribs, chopped, 2 bell peppers, chopped, and more.

Yes, Joy's Crawfish Fettucini 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Joy's Crawfish Fettucini

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Variations & substitutions

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