Louisiana Crawfish Linguine Recipe

Name: Louisiana Crawfish Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb linguine; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 finely chopped yellow sweet onion; 4 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 pinch paprika; 1 pinch black pepper; 2 dashes dried oregano; 1 dash dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (I like more); 1/4 cup chicken broth or 1/4 cup pasta water; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 lb crawfish tail; 1/2 cup chopped shallot; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1 cup grated real parmesan cheese (not the green can)

Servings: persons

1 lb linguine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 finely chopped yellow sweet onion
4 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pinch paprika
1 pinch black pepper
2 dashes dried oregano
1 dash dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (I like more)
1/4 cup chicken broth or 1/4 cup pasta water
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 lb crawfish tail
1/2 cup chopped shallot
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 cup grated real parmesan cheese (not the green can)

1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of well salted boiling water for about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Toss back in pot with olive oil and 1/4 cup pasta water and cover for later.
2
In a large saute pan, melt the butter over medium heat and sweat the onions until translucent (5 minutes or so).
3
Add the Garlic, paprika, black pepper, oregano, thyme salt, and cayenne. Cook an additional minute.
4
Add the broth (or pasta water) and turn heayt up to high. Cook until mostly evaporated, then add the cream and lemon juice and cook until slightly reduced, stirring often.
5
Lower heat to medium low and add the crawfish and cook another minute until warmed through.
6
Add shallots and parsley, cook another minute, then add pasta and cool until warmed through.
7
Remove pot from heat and add the Parmesan and incorporate well.
8
Serve in large bowls with a dry white wine.

1093

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb linguine, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 finely chopped yellow sweet onion, and more.

Yes, Louisiana Crawfish Linguine 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.

Louisiana Crawfish Linguine

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