Dive into a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Blackened Shrimp Crawfish Pasta Lemony Redfish! This Creole-inspired dish brings the vibrant flavors of the bayou right to your kitchen, combining succulent shrimp and crawfish with a zesty lemon cream sauce that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a cozy dinner at home, this recipe is not just a meal—it's an experience! Ready to elevate your dinner game? Let’s get cooking!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: Creole
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound crawfish tails
- 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat for cooking the fettuccine.
- While water is heating, pat shrimp and crawfish dry with paper towels. Sprinkle blackening seasoning evenly over the seafood, ensuring complete coverage.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and allow it to melt and slightly brown.
- Add seasoned shrimp and crawfish to the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turns pink and develops a dark, crispy exterior. Remove seafood and set aside.
- Add fettuccine to boiling water and cook according to package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet used for seafood, reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter and heavy cream. Stir to combine and create a light sauce.
- Add lemon juice and lemon zest to the cream sauce, whisking to incorporate fully. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Drain pasta and add directly to the skillet with cream sauce. Toss to coat pasta evenly, adding reserved pasta water if sauce needs thinning.
- Gently fold in cooked shrimp and crawfish, ensuring they are heated through and coated with sauce.
- Transfer pasta to serving plates, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately while hot.
Tips
- Perfectly Seasoned Seafood: Ensure your shrimp and crawfish are evenly coated with blackening seasoning for that signature flavor. Don’t be shy—let the seasoning shine!
- Use a Hot Skillet: Preheat your cast-iron skillet until it’s hot enough to sear the seafood. This will help achieve that crispy exterior that makes blackened dishes so delicious.
- Pasta Perfection: Cook your fettuccine just until al dente for the best texture. Remember to reserve some pasta water; it’s a great way to adjust the sauce’s consistency later.
- Zest it Up: Don’t skip the lemon zest! It adds a fresh, aromatic touch that enhances the overall flavor of the dish.
- Garnish for Flair: Finish your dish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Not only does it add a pop of color, but it also brings a fresh flavor that complements the rich sauce beautifully.
- Serve Immediately: This dish is best enjoyed fresh and hot. Serve it right away to savor the delightful combination of flavors and textures!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 526kcal
Carbohydrates: 44g
Protein: 39g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 193mg
