Ingredients and Weight:
- Crawfish tails (peeled and deveined): 2 pounds
- Fettuccine pasta: 1 pound
- Olive oil: 1/4 cup
- Butter: 1/4 cup
- Onion (chopped): 1 medium
- Garlic (minced): 3 cloves
- Bell pepper (chopped): 1 medium
- Celery (chopped): 1 stalk
- Cajun seasoning: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
- White wine (optional): 1/2 cup
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Parmesan cheese (grated): 1/2 cup
Preparation Time:
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Add the crawfish tails and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through.
- If desired, add the white wine and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Fold in the fettuccine and cook until heated through.
- Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving)
- Calories: 650
- Fat: 35g
- Protein: 40g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and creamy sauce
- Tender crawfish tails
- Savory Cajun flavors
User Comments:
- "This dish was absolutely delicious! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the crawfish were cooked perfectly."
- "I made this for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!"
- "This is one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had."
- "The Cajun seasoning really makes this dish special."
- "I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to cook the crawfish thoroughly to avoid any foodborne illnesses.
- If you can't find Cajun seasoning, you can make your own by combining 1 tablespoon each of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and dried thyme.
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning to taste.
