Crawfish Pasta Delight

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) crawfish tails, peeled and deveined 1 lb (450g) crawfish tails, peeled and deveined
• 8 oz (225g) fettuccine pasta 8 oz (225g) fettuccine pasta
• 2 tbsp (30g) butter 2 tbsp (30g) butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper, finely chopped 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 450 kcal / 1884 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 25g, 15g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 35g, 3g
• Protein: 25g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. 2.
   In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
3. 3.
   Add the crawfish tails to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they turn pink and are cooked through.
4. 4.
   Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5. 5.
   Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet and toss until it is well coated with the creamy crawfish sauce.
6. 6.
   Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
7. 7.
   Serve hot and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Crawfish tails — Make sure to thoroughly clean and devein the crawfish tails before using them in the recipe to remove any grit or impurities.

Tips & Tricks

• If crawfish tails are not available, you can substitute them with shrimp for a similar flavor profile.
• Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning according to your spice preference.
• For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
• Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving to brighten the flavors.
• Serve with a side of crusty French bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Serving advice

Serve the Crawfish Pasta Delight in individual bowls, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Pair it with a side of crusty French bread and a crisp green salad for a complete meal.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, arrange a few whole crawfish tails on top of the pasta before serving. Drizzle a little extra sauce over the top and sprinkle with chopped parsley for an added pop of color.