Crawfish Mona Recipe
Rotini noodles and crawfish in a rich, spicy butter & cream sauce and topped with parmesan cheese. Substitute shrimp or chicken.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Rotini
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the rotini noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add Crawfish
Stir in the crawfish tails and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until heated through.
- 4
Combine Cream and Seasonings
Pour in the heavy cream, then sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and let simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked rotini noodles to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything through.
- 6
Serve
Remove from heat and top with grated Parmesan cheese and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
