Crawfish Monica Plate Recipe
Crawfish tails, pasta, cream sauce, and a biscuit.
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Ingredients
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Crawfish Monica
Biscuits
Method
Crawfish Monica
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta 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 about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add Crawfish
Stir in the crawfish tails and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- 4
Make Cream Sauce
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat well with the sauce. Stir in the chopped green onions and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and combined.
Biscuits
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- 7
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 8
Cut in Butter
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 9
Add Milk
Stir in the milk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 10
Shape and Bake Biscuits
Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, and pat into a 1-inch thick round. Cut out biscuits with a biscuit cutter or glass and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.