Crawfish Monica Recipes

CRAWFISH MONICA

Steps:

• cook pasta according the the directions on the package. Drain, then rinse under cool water and drain again thoroughly.
• Melt butter in a large pot and saute onions and garlic and parsley for about 3 minutes.
• Add the crawfish and saute for about 2 minutes.
• Add the half-and half and creole seasoning. Add a dash of cayenne pepper and taste before adding more until you have the right amount for you. If you have boiled your own crawfish save the fat and add it in as well.
• cook for 5-10 minutes over a medium heat until the sauce thickens.
• Add the pasta and toss well. Let sit for 10 minutes or so over very low heat stirring often.
• Serve immediately with lots of french bread and a nice dry white wine.

CRAWFISH MONICA RECIPE - (3.9/5)

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. *Crawfish tails can be purchased online and shipped through Cajun Grocer. Peeled medium shrimp can be substituted, but the cooking time must be increased to allow thorough cooking.

CREOLE CRAWFISH/SHRIMP MONICA

Steps:

• Heat butter in a deep skillet until bubbly hot.
• Add seasoning and stir until well- blended.
• Add heavy cream and cook until reduced by half.
• Add green onions, cooled pasta and meat.
• Heat through.
• Serve immediately.

CRAWFISH MONICA RECIPE

Steps:

• -Purify onion & saute in butter. -Add green onion saute another couple min. -Add cream & half & half. -Bring to a boil then add crawfish & seasonings, incl. minced garlic. -Bring to a boil again, then simmer for approx. 12 - 15 min. until slightly thickened. -Season to taste -Tony Chachere's & salt & pepper -Add parm. cheese -Add monzzarella cheese -Add cooked rotini & stir well. -Serve & enjoy!

CRAWFISH MONICA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain, then rinse under cool water. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot and saute onions and garlic for 3 minutes. Add the seafood and saute for 2 minutes. Add the half-and-half, then add several big pinches of Creole seasoning, tasting before the next pinch until you think it's right. Cook for 5 - 10 minutes over medium heat until the sauce thickens. Add the pasta and toss well. Let it sit for a few minutes or so over very low heat, stirring often. Serve. Creole seasoning: 2 Tbs ground cayenne 2 Tbs black pepper 4 Tbs paprika 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 Tbs garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder Place in jar and shake. Cheaper than the prepared stuff if you already have the spices.

CRAWFISH MONICA (EMERIL)

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. *Crawfish tails can be purchased online and shipped through Cajun Grocer. Peeled medium shrimp can be substituted, but the cooking time must be increased to allow thorough cooking.