Crawfish Linguine

Dive into the rich, creamy goodness of Crawfish Linguine, where succulent crawfish tails mingle with sautéed mushrooms, fresh green onions, and a hint of garlic. Tossed with perfectly cooked linguine and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan and parsley, this dish is an ode to flavor that will transport your taste buds straight to the bayou. Perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion!
ingredients
- 1 (8 oz.) package linguine pasta
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 pound crawfish tails
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2.
Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain and set aside.
- 3.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil.
- 4.
Sauté garlic and mushrooms until tender and fragrant.
- 5.
Stir in crawfish tails and green onions; reduce heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes.
- 6.
Pour in half-and-half, add Parmesan cheese, and sprinkle in parsley; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 7.
Season the creamy sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8.
Serve the luscious crawfish mixture over the hot linguine and garnish with additional parsley if desired.