Creamy Crawfish Fettuccine is spicy and cheesy with plenty of crawfish tails. It’s probably my favorite way to eat crawfish. Crawfish Etouffee Balls are a close second.
You’ll need a pound of frozen crawfish tail meat for this recipe. It can be hard to find in some areas, but quite a few specialty grocery stores carry it.
No crawfish? You could easily substitute shrimp in this recipe.
Rich, Creamy, Cheesy Texture
Velveeta cheese makes this Crawfish Fettuccine super creamy and cheesy. I know some people balk at using Velveeta, but it really works in this recipe.
Sour cream and half-and-half add even more richness. This is a truly indulgent pasta dish. The kind you make only for special occasions. Like Mardi Gras. Double the recipe and make a huge batch for a Mardi Gras party.
How To Make Spicy
To add a little spice, I use Cajun or Creole seasoning. Tony Chachere’s is my favorite. The seasoning just adds a little heat. If you want more, add 1/4 to 1/2 teapsoon of cayenne pepper and/or serve with TABASCO Sauce.
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More Mardi Gras Recipes
- Beignets
- Hot Muffaletta Dip
- Slow Cooker Jambalaya
- Mardi Gras Pasta
- Shrimp Etouffee
- Seafood Gumbo
- Creole Potato Salad
Crawfish Fettuccine
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package fettuccine
- 1 stick butter, (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 red bell pepper,, chopped
- 1 celery stalk,, chopped
- 1 yellow onion,, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves,, minced
- 1 pound frozen crawfish meat,, defrosted
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning,, I use Tony Chachere’s
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3/4 cup half-and-half
- 4 ounces Velveeta,, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions,, green parts sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, melt butter over medium heat in a Dutch oven. Add red bell pepper, celery, and onion. Cook until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 2 more minutes.
- Add crawfish (along with any liquid in the bag), Cajun seasoning, and black pepper and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over crawfish mixture. Stir and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in half-and-half. Cook until mixture comes to a simmer.
- Add Velveeta, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese and cook over medium heat until cheese is melted.
- Stir in cooked pasta, green onions, and parsley. Serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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SO delicious! It was just the right amount of spicy and seafood-y and not as heavy as I had expected. When my roommate brought home a pound of crawfish tails, I was indimidated on what I should make considering she went to school in New Orleans and knows truly good cajun food. Incredibly easy and quick to make, and it impressed us all!I will say, it made way more than 6 servings. Very filling.
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I used this recipe before wheny sons came home to visit it was AWESOME in there words. I added just a little spicy Rotel and it gave it an extra kick. Thanks for sharing
We make a creamy crawfish pasta with broccoli, cauliflower, all colors of bell peppers, black olives, fresh tomatoes, in addition to the garlic and heavy whipping cream. We combine all with either angel hair or any other pasta you like.
So I LOVE anything with a noodle. I made a pot for some friends and I, but there was a huge storm and my roof was leaking and I had to cancel. Now I have this big pot of deliciousness, and want to heat up some. Any good ideas on how to reheat the pasta?? Without anything separating?
Excellent! I’ve made it 3 times already
Prep time was around 30 mins for all ingredients. Took me around 6-12 hours total to catch around 180 crayfish needed for a pound to use fresh tails instead of packaged however it was totally worth it. By far one of my favorite meals I’ve made.
Would highly suggest trying this dish as it taste amazing.
This was a very delicious and easy dinner with the left over crawfish and crabs we boiled.
Crawfish great. This recipe FABULOUS!!
Love this recipe! I add shrimp and scallops usually. Get compliments every time I’ve made it! Shared the recipe many many times! I do tweak it some but rule of thumb for me follow the recipe as is then add your own flare!!