A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender crawfish, seasoned with Cajun spices and enveloped in a creamy sauce. Perfect for a special dinner or a taste of Louisiana cuisine at home.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
20min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 115 g butter
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 450 g crawfish tails
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 green onions
- 475 ml heavy cream
- 450 g linguine
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 60 g Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and green onions, sautéing until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
Step 4
Stir in the Parmesan cheese, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce until it thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Add the crawfish tails to the sauce and cook until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 6
Combine the cooked linguine with the crawfish sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly.
Step 7
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.