Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 unit

Butter

3 unit

Onions

chopped

0.5 cup

Celery

chopped

4 unit

Garlic

chopped

3 tsp

Parsley

1 pt

Half and Half

3 lb

Crawfish Tails

1 lb

Jalapeno Cheese

16 oz

Fettuccini

boiled

0.5 cup

Flour

0.25 cup

Parsley

Step 1
~6 min

Melt butter in a large pot or skillet over medium heat.

Step 2
~6 min

Add chopped onions, celery, and garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

Step 3
~6 min

Stir in parsley.

Step 4
~6 min

Add crawfish tails to the pot and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5
~6 min

In a separate bowl, dissolve flour in half and half, ensuring no lumps remain.

Step 6
~6 min

Add the half and half mixture to the pot with the crawfish tails and vegetables.

Step 7
~6 min

Stir in the jalapeno cheese (or Velveeta) until melted and smooth.

Step 8
~6 min

Add cooked fettuccini to the crawfish mixture and stir to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the sauce.

Step 9
~6 min

Pour the mixture into a baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 10
~6 min

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.

Step 11
~6 min

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra flavor.

Garnish with green onions for a pop of color and freshness.

Use fresh crawfish tails for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Caesar salad
Garlic bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Louisiana, USA

Cultural Significance

A staple of Cajun cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Mardi Gras
Crawfish boils

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Family meal
Special occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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