Description
Crawfish Monica is a creamy, flavorful dish that brings the essence of Louisiana to your table. Featuring tender crawfish tails enveloped in a rich garlic-infused cream sauce, this pasta dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. With vibrant colors and bold flavors, Crawfish Monica is sure to impress your guests while offering a comforting meal that warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb crawfish tails (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your pasta by boiling salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté minced garlic and chopped green onions until fragrant.
- Stir in crawfish tails and Cajun seasoning, cooking until heated through.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine, and simmer until thickened.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, mixing well to coat evenly.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve hot with extra green onion garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 612mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 92mg