Sautéed Crawfish Fettuccine with Cajun Cream Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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Tender fettuccine noodles tossed in a rich Cajun cream sauce loaded with sautéed crawfish tails and aromatic spices. This Latin American-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs fettuccine pasta, crawfish tails, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz fettuccine pasta
10 oz crawfish tails
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup diced celery
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
2 tbsp chopped parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz fettuccine pasta and cook for 10 minutes until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup diced onion, 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper, and 1/4 cup diced celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are soft and fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 10 oz crawfish tails, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Cook for 3 minutes until the crawfish are heated through and coated in spices.
Step 4: Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Let the sauce thicken for 4-5 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Toss the cooked fettuccine into the skillet with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped parsley before serving warm.