Best 5 Crawfish And Pasta Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and flavorful way to enjoy crawfish and pasta? This article will provide you with some of the best recipes for cooking this classic dish. Whether you prefer a creamy sauce or a zesty tomato-based one, you're sure to find a recipe that will satisfy your craving for crawfish and pasta. With easy-to-follow instructions, detailed ingredient lists, and helpful tips, you'll be able to create a mouthwatering meal in no time. Get ready to indulge in the delightful flavors of crawfish and pasta, and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills.

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CRAWFISH AND CREAM OVER PASTA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 pound linguine or fettucine
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chopped yellow onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 pound crawfish tails* (See Cook's Note)
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 cup grated Parmesan
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Turn out into a serving bowl and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Serve.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

CRAWFISH AND PASTA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely diced (about 3/4 cup)
1 red pepper, julienned
1 yellow pepper, julienned
2 ribs celery, diced
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup hot water
1 pound orzo pasta, cooked according to package instructions
1 pound peeled crawfish tails (available at fish market)
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil. Add the onion, peppers, and celery and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until soft. Add the cayenne pepper, oregano, and salt, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, toasting the flour to a light brown color. Add the hot water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer mixture for 10 minutes.
  • As sauce simmers, cook the pasta, timing pasta to finish cooking at the same time as the sauce. Add the crawfish to sauce, and continue simmering for 5 minutes. Add the green onions and cook for 1 minute more. Add cream and heat gently. Spoon crawfish mixture over orzo pasta in large pasta dishes.

LIKE OUTBACK SHRIMP AND CRAWFISH PASTA



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Shrimp and crawfish tails in a creamy sauce. I'm not normally a huge seafood fan but this is pretty good.

Provided by Wendy Brunell

Categories     Crawfish

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
6 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped green onion
1 lb peeled cooked shrimp
1 (5 ounce) package crawfish tails
3 tablespoons cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta until done.
  • Drain.
  • In a skillet, melt the butter.
  • Stir in the Cajun seasoning and cream.
  • Bring to boil, and reduce the sauce by half, stirring often.
  • Add the green onions, crawfish and shrimp.
  • Cook until just heated through.
  • To serve, pour sauce over angel hair pasta.
  • Garnish with additional chopped green onions.

YABBY (CRAWFISH), TOMATO AND CHILI PASTA SAUCE



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We've been away catching lots of yabbies (crawfish) for the past week. I made this last night and want to make it again soon for some of the family. We tried to extract raw meat from the tails for this, but found it too hard so cooked our yabbies quickly in salted water, then went on with the recipe. You could use shrimp/prawns in this too.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Crawfish

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

20 g parmesan cheese, finely grated (I use my microplane)
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
zest of a small lemon
3 teaspoons olive oil
4 tablespoons finely diced red onions
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon chili flakes (to taste)
200 ml white wine
1 (400 g) can tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon chicken stock powder (to taste)
1 tablespoon capers
300 g crawfish meat (yabby)

Steps:

  • Combine the parmesan, parsley and lemon zest in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion until softened, add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more, then add in the chilli flakes and white wine. Cook to reduce a little.
  • Add the tomatoes and their juice and the chciken stock powder. Cook until reduced and thickened (mine took about 15 minutes over a medium-low heat).
  • While this is happening, cook some pasta to serve the sauce over. We had penne, I would have preferred angel hair though!
  • When the sauce is thickened to your liking, add in the capers and yabby meat and cook a further 2 or 3 minutes to heat the yabbies through.
  • Serve over pasta with the parmesan, parsley zest mix sprinkled over the top.

MARDI GRAS PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND CRAWFISH RECIPE



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Provided by ukiahgal67

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 oz. fettuccine,
1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings,
4 tablespoons butter,
1/2 cup onion chopped (optional),
2 tablespoons of diced fresh garlic,
4 ounces or 1/2 cup of half and half,
12 ounces or 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream,
1/2 tablespoon dried basil,
3/4-1 cup fresh Parmesan.
I used the diced garlic in jar and I use the already grated Parmesan in the refrigerated section of grocery store next to other cheeses.

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta. Combine seafood in bowl with Cajun seasoning. In large skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add seafood, onions and garlic. Cook about 4-5 minutes or until shrimp is pink. Reduce heat, add half and half, cream, basil, and Parmesan. Cook and stir until heated through and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes). Pour over pasta and serve with warm garlic bread.

Tips for Cooking Crawfish and Pasta:

  • Choose the freshest crawfish possible. Look for crawfish that are bright red and have a firm texture.
  • Purge the crawfish before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or grit from the crawfish.
  • Cook the crawfish in a large pot of boiling water. You may need to cook the crawfish in batches, depending on the size of your pot.
  • Season the crawfish with your favorite spices. Common seasonings include Old Bay seasoning, Cajun seasoning, and lemon pepper.
  • Cook the crawfish until they are bright red and cooked through. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
  • Serve the crawfish with your favorite sides, such as corn on the cob, potatoes, and pasta.
  • For the pasta, use a long, thin noodle, such as spaghetti or linguine.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to a large bowl.
  • Add the cooked crawfish, sauce, and any other desired toppings to the bowl.
  • Stir to combine and serve immediately.

Conclusion:

Crawfish and pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new dish to try, give crawfish and pasta a try!

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