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Crawfish Monica Recipe3

Crawfish Monica Recipe

Monica’s is one of the most popular dishes on the menu at any restaurant that serves Louisiana cuisine.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crawfish Monica Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 1129kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Crawfish Tails
  • 1 lb Rotini Pasta
  • 6 Tablespoons Butter unsalted
  • 3 Shallots chopped
  • 6 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Creole Seasoning
  • ¼ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • ¼ Cup Dry White Wine
  • 2 Cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 4 Green Onions chopped
  • ¼ Cup Parsley chopped
  • 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated

Instructions

  • To get one pound of tails, peel the crawfish. Place aside. (If using frozen crawfish tails, be sure to defrost them first.)
  • As directed on the package, cook the pasta until it is al dente. The pasta water is saved in a cup after draining and setting aside.
  • Melt the butter in a sizable, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat.
  • When the shallots are transparent, add them and simmer for a few minutes.
  • Cook for 2 minutes more after adding the minced garlic.
  • Add the Cayenne Pepper and Creole Seasoning by stirring.
  • White wine is added; stir.
  • Mix in the heavy cream gradually. Stirring.
  • Stir in the lemon juice.
  • Stir in the crawfish tails after adding them to the sauce. Cook until bubbling for roughly 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the chopped parsley and green onions after mixing.
  • Stir until melted before adding the shredded parmesan cheese.
  • Stir the sauce with the cooked pasta after adding it. Add a little pasta water back into the mixture if you think the sauce is too thick.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1129kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 69g | Saturated Fat: 43g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3485IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 443mg | Iron: 3mg
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