Mardi Gras Pasta with Shrimp and Crawfish

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. fettuccine,
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings,
  • 4 tablespoons butter,
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped (optional),
  • 2 tablespoons of diced fresh garlic,
  • 4 ounces or 1/2 cup of half and half,
  • 12 ounces or 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream,
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried basil,
  • 3/4-1 cup fresh Parmesan.
  • I used the diced garlic in jar and I use the already grated Parmesan in the refrigerated section of grocery store next to other cheeses.

Preparation

Step 1

Cook and drain pasta.

Combine seafood in bowl with Cajun seasoning.

In large skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add seafood, onions and garlic.
Cook about 4-5 minutes or until shrimp is pink.

Reduce heat, add half and half, cream, basil, and Parmesan.
Cook and stir until heated through and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
Pour over pasta and serve with warm garlic bread.

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