Indulge in a creamy and flavorful Cajun-inspired dish with this Crawfish Fettuccine recipe. Perfect for seafood lovers, this dish combines tender crawfish with rich cream sauce, served over a bed of fettuccine noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fettuccine noodles
- 1 pound crawfish tails, peeled
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Directions
- Cook fettuccine noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened.
- Add crawfish tails to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, until heated through.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, until sauce thickens.
- Add cooked fettuccine noodles to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Crawfish are freshwater crustaceans that are similar to mini lobsters.
Cajun cuisine is known for its bold flavors and use of spices.
Fettuccine is a popular pasta shape that pairs well with creamy sauces.