Bayou Pasta Recipe
Recipe information
Make Bayou Pasta in just 45m. creamy crawfish linguine topped with blackened jumbo shrimp
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Ingredients
Pasta
Crawfish Sauce
Shrimp Topping
Garnish
Prepare the Pasta
1. Cook the Linguine
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking.
Make the Crawfish Sauce
2. Sauté Aromatics
In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced shallots, sautéing until they are translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add Crawfish and Seasoning
Stir in the crawfish tails and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Pour in the heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. Finish the Sauce
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Remove from heat.
Prepare the Shrimp Topping
5. Season the Shrimp
In a bowl, toss the peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, and lemon juice. Allow to marinate for about 10 minutes.
6. Cook the Shrimp
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat.
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