Crawfish Fettuccine I

Ingredients and Weight:

• Fettuccine pasta, 1 pound
• Crawfish, cooked and peeled, 2 pounds
• Onion, chopped, 1 cup
• Garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons
• Celery, chopped, 1 cup
• Bell pepper, chopped, 1 cup
• Olive oil, 1/4 cup
• White wine, 1/2 cup
• Chicken broth, 2 cups
• Heavy cream, 1 cup
• Parmesan cheese, grated, 1/2 cup
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package directions.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, celery, and bell pepper and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
3. Add the white wine and let it reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add the crawfish and heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Drain the pasta and add it to the saucepan. Toss to combine.
8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 600 per serving
• Protein: 25 grams per serving
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams per serving
• Fat: 30 grams per serving

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and flavorful
• Rich and satisfying
• Perfect for a special occasion or dinner party

User Comments:

• "This dish is absolutely delicious! The crawfish is perfectly cooked and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves seafood."
• "I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how good it was. It's a great dish to impress your guests."
• "This is a surprisingly easy dish to make, but it tastes like it came from a five-star restaurant. I will definitely be making this again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to remove the tails from the crawfish before cooking.
• If you can't find cooked and peeled crawfish, you can cook them yourself. To do this, boil the crawfish in a large pot of salted water for 5-10 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
• This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated just before serving.