Crawfish Monica Recipe 395 Food

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

Steps:

• Cook pasta, rinse with cool water, drain.
• Melt butter in a large pot. saute onions and garlic 3 minute.
• Add half & half and Creole season. Cook 5-10 min over med.
• Heat until sauce thickens. Add crawfish the last three minute.
• Add pasta and toss well.
• Top with cheese.
• Serve with french bread.

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.

SHRIMP OR CRAWFISH MONICA

Steps:

• Saute shallots and seasonings with butter.
• Add shrimp or crawfish and cook until pink.
• (5-7 mins.) Add cooked pasta and whipping cream.
• Cook to desired thickness.
• (10-15 mins.) Serve immediately, great with bread.