ORIGINAL CRAWFISH OR SHRIMP MONICA
Unlike Crawfish Etoufee, this rich creamy dish is so simple, with only a handful of ingredients, yet very flavorful. Some recipes get too complicated and the original Crawfish Monica recipe just didn't have all that stuff in it. Try this for yourself and see what I mean. Use ONLY Louisiana Crawfish - Not Chinese. If those aren't...
Provided by Donna Graffagnino
Categories Seafood
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta in salt water according to the directions on the package. Drain, then rinse under cool water to stop the cooking. Drain again, thoroughly.
- 2. Melt the butter in a large skillet and saute onions and garlic for 3 minutes.
- 3. *If using raw shrimp, add them with the onions and garlic at the beginning.
- 4. Add the crawfish and half-and-half, sauté until bubbly.
- 5. Add Creole seasoning - 1 big pinch then taste. Add more as needed but tasting before adding the next pinch until you think it's right. Add salt if needed. If you've boiled your own crawfish add the crawfish fat to the mixture as well.
- 6. Cook for 5 - 10 minutes over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
- 7. Add the pasta to the pot and toss well. You may not need to use all of the pasta. (I double the recipe when using the whole pound of pasta.) Let it sit for about 10 minutes over very low heat, stirring often.
- 8. Serve immediately, with lots of French bread and a nice white wine. Buon Appetito!
- 9. *COOKS NOTE: Most of the time I use half Heavy Cream and half - Half and Half, or in other words 1 1/3 cups heavy cream and 2/3 cups milk. I generally buy Heavy Cream because it can be cut with milk to make Half and Half. The sauce seems to thicken better than straight Half and Half but using all Heavy Cream is too thick.
- 10. *Tip: The sauce is excellent over Redfish on da Half Shell or grilled filets - I call it Redfish Monica.
- 11. *Options: If you don't have crawfish, use bay scallops, shrimp, lump crabmeat (add last and fold in gently).
CRAWFISH MONICA
This is a Jazzfest favorite and a favorite in my house. Even my picky eater loves this one. Thanks to my dad and his cajun roots for teaching me how to make this one and many other cajun dishes. It is a great easy dish to make for the family or if your having guest over. We always double the recipe so we are sure to have plenty of left overs to snack on :)
Provided by 1022973
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- cook pasta according the the directions on the package. Drain, then rinse under cool water and drain again thoroughly.
- Melt butter in a large pot and saute onions and garlic and parsley for about 3 minutes.
- Add the crawfish and saute for about 2 minutes.
- Add the half-and half and creole seasoning. Add a dash of cayenne pepper and taste before adding more until you have the right amount for you. If you have boiled your own crawfish save the fat and add it in as well.
- cook for 5-10 minutes over a medium heat until the sauce thickens.
- Add the pasta and toss well. Let sit for 10 minutes or so over very low heat stirring often.
- Serve immediately with lots of french bread and a nice dry white wine.
CRAWFISH MONICA RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by shenitar
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Return to the pot and toss with the olive oil and reserved cooking liquid. Cover to keep warm. In a large saute pan or skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, Essence, salt, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the white wine and cook over high heat until nearly all evaporated. Add the cream lemon juice and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced. Add the crawfish tails and cook, stirring, to warm through. Add the onions and parsley and cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook until the pasta is warmed through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add 1/2 cup of the cheese. Turn out into a serving bowl and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Serve. *Crawfish tails can be purchased online and shipped through Cajun Grocer. Peeled medium shrimp can be substituted, but the cooking time must be increased to allow thorough cooking.
CRAWFISH MONICA RECIPE
Provided by stokes_06
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- -Purify onion & saute in butter. -Add green onion saute another couple min. -Add cream & half & half. -Bring to a boil then add crawfish & seasonings, incl. minced garlic. -Bring to a boil again, then simmer for approx. 12 - 15 min. until slightly thickened. -Season to taste -Tony Chachere's & salt & pepper -Add parm. cheese -Add monzzarella cheese -Add cooked rotini & stir well. -Serve & enjoy!
CRAWFISH MONICA RECIPE
Provided by michelle1026
Number Of Ingredients 40
Steps:
- Prepare pasta to al dente. Drain. In a large stock pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and cayenne. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the white wine and cook over high heat until nearly all evaporated. Add the cream lemon juice and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced. Add the crawfish tails and cook, stirring, to warm through. Add the onions and parsley and cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook until the pasta is warmed through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add 1/2 cup of the cheese. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Serve with garlic bread. ----- Melt butter in large skillet. Sauté veggies until soft. Stir in crawfish. Cook while pasta cooks. Cook pasta to al dente. Drain. Stir pasta into skillet. Cook, covered, 15-20 minutes. ----- Cook pasta according the the directions on the package. Drain, then rinse under cool water and drain again thoroughly. Melt butter in a large pot on medium-high heat. Saute onions, garlic, and parsley for about 3 minutes. Add the crawfish and saute for another 2 minutes. Combine half-and-half and cream in the pot and reduce to medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add seasonings and reduce heat to low and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes a little creamy. In a large bowl toss cooked pasta and sauce. Return to pot and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with french bread or garlic bread. Pairs nicely with a dry white wine.
CRAWFISH MONICA (EMERIL)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Return to the pot and toss with the olive oil and reserved cooking liquid. Cover to keep warm. In a large saute pan or skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, Essence, salt, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the white wine and cook over high heat until nearly all evaporated. Add the cream lemon juice and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced. Add the crawfish tails and cook, stirring, to warm through. Add the onions and parsley and cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook until the pasta is warmed through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add 1/2 cup of the cheese. Turn out into a serving bowl and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Serve. *Crawfish tails can be purchased online and shipped through Cajun Grocer. Peeled medium shrimp can be substituted, but the cooking time must be increased to allow thorough cooking.
SHRIMP OR CRAWFISH MONICA
Make and share this Shrimp or Crawfish Monica recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TammyG
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Saute shallots and seasonings with butter.
- Add shrimp or crawfish and cook until pink.
- (5-7 mins.) Add cooked pasta and whipping cream.
- Cook to desired thickness.
- (10-15 mins.) Serve immediately, great with bread.
CRAWFISH MONICA
Make and share this Crawfish Monica recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Denver cooks
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta, rinse with cool water, drain.
- Melt butter in a large pot. saute onions and garlic 3 minute.
- Add half & half and Creole season. Cook 5-10 min over med.
- Heat until sauce thickens. Add crawfish the last three minute.
- Add pasta and toss well.
- Top with cheese.
- Serve with french bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.8, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 25.3, Cholesterol 233.9, Sodium 498.1, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 31.7
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