Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary journey where the flavors of succulent crawfish and savory tasso intertwine in a light herb cream pesto sauce, harmoniously blanketing al dente rotini pasta. This captivating dish promises an explosion of textures and a symphony of flavors, making it an unforgettable dining experience.
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CRAWFISH AND TASSO FETTUCCINE
Tasso is/are(??) lean strips of boneless pork that have been marinated in a special seasoning and then heavily smoked. Used in cajun/creole cooking. If you can't locate tasso in your grocery store, I have purchased it from cajungrocer.com. This is a splurge recipe meaning it is VERY rich and fattening.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Crawfish
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepare fettuccine according to the package directions; drain and keep warm.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add in the garlic; saute and stir constantly for 3 minutes or until tender (don't let it burn).
- Add in the tasso and next 3 ingredients; saute and stir constantly for 5 minutes.
- Add in flour; stir to combine.
- Gradually stir in whipping cream and the next 5 ingredients.
- Stir constantly while bringing to a boil; once mixture is boiling, cook and stir constantly for 1 minute or until smooth and thickened.
- Add in crawfish tails; stir occasionally and cook just until heated through.
- Place fettuccine onto individual serving plates; top with crawfish sauce.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.2, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 24.2, Cholesterol 260.1, Sodium 358.6, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 25.6
TASSO SHRIMP AND CREAM ON PASTA
Steps:
- Melt most of the butter in skillet then add tasso and seasoning. Cook at medium heat for about 10 minutes, scraping the pan every so often to remove the fond. Add cream and increase heat to reduce it by 1/21/2 being careful to not let the cream boil over on the stove. When cream starts to thicken add shrimp and cook 1 to 2 minutes until shrimp are just cooked. Add the green onions and cook for a count of five then add rest of butter and toss over your favorite pasta shape.
CRAWFISH AND CREAM OVER PASTA
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.
LIGHT PESTO SAUCE
Awesome pesto recipe using NO oil. It is extremely flavorful and freezes well. Gets its zing from nice amount of garlic and lemon juice. Can be served over pasta, or as a sauce for beef, shrimp, etc. Give it a try!!
Provided by jonesies
Categories Spaghetti
Time 10m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In food processor, combine romano cheese and garlic; cover and process for 30 seconds.
- Add the basil, nuts, salt and pepper; cover and process until combined, about 15 seconds.
- While processing, add the lemon juice, process about 15 seconds longer or untl combined.
- Toss with pasta or serve as compliment to beef, chicken or seafood.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.5, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 23.6, Sodium 622.8, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 9.3
SHRIMP AND TASSO PASTA
This recipe is one of my family's all-time favorites! You may substitute crawfish for the shrimp and it turns out just as delicious. The tasso gives the sauce its wonderful smoky flavor. You can substitute smoked ham for the tasso but the smoky flavor may not be as intense.
Provided by TRAVLEE
Categories Seafood Shellfish Crawfish
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a rolling boil. Stir the rotini into the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the tasso, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, onion, green pepper, green onion, and celery. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the basil, thyme, Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce; cook 1 minute.
- Pour in the cream, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir until the sauce begins to thicken slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and crawfish tails, and cook until hot, then toss with the rotini pasta. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 860.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 311.5 mg, Fat 54.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 39.6 g, SaturatedFat 30.7 g, Sodium 1177.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
ONE-PAN ROTINI WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE
I like to make one-pan recipes and this one was proclaimed a winner by my family. Bonus: It's also easy to clean up. Serve with crusty bread to dip into the sauce. -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 5-10 minutes; crumble beef; drain. Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer. Add the stock and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Add pasta and peas; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until pasta is tender, 10-12 minutes. , Gradually stir in cream and cheese; heat through (do not allow to boil).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh crawfish and tasso.
- If you can't find tasso, you can substitute smoked sausage or andouille.
- To make the sauce, use a food processor or blender to combine the pesto, cream, and herbs.
- Cook the crawfish and tasso in a large skillet over medium heat until the crawfish is cooked through and the tasso is browned.
- Add the sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Serve the crawfish and tasso over rotini pasta.
Conclusion:
This crawfish and tasso dish is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The light herb cream pesto sauce is flavorful and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the crawfish and tasso. The rotini pasta adds a nice touch of texture to the dish. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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