Crawfish and Cream over Pasta

  5.0 – 2 reviews  • Pasta Recipes
Level: Easy
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 pound linguine or fettucine
  2. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  3. 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  4. 1 cup chopped yellow onions
  5. 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  6. 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
  7. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  8. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  9. 1/4 cup dry white wine
  10. 2 cups heavy cream
  11. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  12. 1 pound crawfish tails* (See Cook’s Note)
  13. 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  14. 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
  15. 1 cup grated Parmesan
  16. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  17. 2 tablespoons salt
  18. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  19. 1 tablespoon black pepper
  20. 1 tablespoon onion powder
  21. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  22. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  23. 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Return to the pot and toss with the olive oil and reserved cooking liquid. Cover to keep warm.
  2. In a large saute pan or skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, Essence, salt, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the white wine and cook over high heat until nearly all evaporated. Add the cream lemon juice and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced. Add the crawfish tails and cook, stirring, to warm through. Add the onions and parsley and cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook until the pasta is warmed through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add 1/2 cup of the cheese.
  3. Turn out into a serving bowl and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Serve.
  4. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 910
Total Fat 54 g
Saturated Fat 31 g
Carbohydrates 71 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Sugar 7 g
Protein 35 g
Cholesterol 242 mg
Sodium 789 mg

Reviews

Carol Kerr

 

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