Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMartin's DowntownCrawfish Julie Pasta Recipe

Crawfish Julie Pasta Recipe

Inspired by Martin's Downtown
Time40m
Serves4

Our crawfish and mushroom cream sauce over linguini, served with french bread and a side salad.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Crawfish Cream Sauce

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Linguini

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguini and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.

Crawfish Cream Sauce Preparation

  1. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.

  2. 3

    Add Crawfish and Seasoning

    Stir in the crawfish tails and Cajun seasoning, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the crawfish are heated through.

  3. 4

    Make the Cream Sauce

    Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Combining the Dish

  1. 5

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked linguini to the skillet with the crawfish cream sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.

Salad and Serving

  1. 6

    Prepare the Side Salad

    In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.

  2. 7

    Serve the Dish

    Place a generous serving of crawfish julie pasta on each plate. Serve with sliced French bread on the side and the prepared salad.

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