SHRIMP AND TASSO PASTA
This recipe is one of my family's all-time favorites! You may substitute crawfish for the shrimp and it turns out just as delicious. The tasso gives the sauce its wonderful smoky flavor. You can substitute smoked ham for the tasso but the smoky flavor may not be as intense.
Provided by TRAVLEE
Categories Seafood Shellfish Crawfish
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a rolling boil. Stir the rotini into the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the tasso, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, onion, green pepper, green onion, and celery. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the basil, thyme, Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce; cook 1 minute.
- Pour in the cream, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir until the sauce begins to thicken slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and crawfish tails, and cook until hot, then toss with the rotini pasta. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 860.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 311.5 mg, Fat 54.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 39.6 g, SaturatedFat 30.7 g, Sodium 1177.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
LOUISIANA CRAWFISH YA-YA PASTA
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a rolling boil; stir in the egg noodles and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the chopped onion, green pepper, garlic, and parsley. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the crawfish tails and Cajun seasoning; simmer 5 minutes longer.
- Pour in the heavy cream, mushrooms, and 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese; stir until the cheese has melted. Toss the pasta with the crawfish sauce and green onions; sprinkle with the remaining Cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 741.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 298.3 mg, Fat 45.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 26.8 g, Sodium 1104.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CRAWFISH AND TASSO IN A LIGHT HERB CREAM PESTO SAUCE OVER ROTINI
This recipe came from my sister-in-law that grew up in Louisiana. She got the recipe from a cousin that made this in his restaurant. It is outstanding!
Provided by Peggy Lawhon
Categories Fish
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In a med. sauce pan, put cream, bouillon, oregano, basil, garlic and tasso. Bring to a simmering boil, stirring constantly for 5 mins. Taste and make final seasoning adjustments, salt and pepper. Add crawfish and Rotini and let simmer until all ingredients are hot; stir constantly. Garnish with parmesan cheese.
- 2. Serve with garlic bread.
CRAWFISH AND TASSO FETTUCCINE
Tasso is/are(??) lean strips of boneless pork that have been marinated in a special seasoning and then heavily smoked. Used in cajun/creole cooking. If you can't locate tasso in your grocery store, I have purchased it from cajungrocer.com. This is a splurge recipe meaning it is VERY rich and fattening.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Crawfish
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepare fettuccine according to the package directions; drain and keep warm.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add in the garlic; saute and stir constantly for 3 minutes or until tender (don't let it burn).
- Add in the tasso and next 3 ingredients; saute and stir constantly for 5 minutes.
- Add in flour; stir to combine.
- Gradually stir in whipping cream and the next 5 ingredients.
- Stir constantly while bringing to a boil; once mixture is boiling, cook and stir constantly for 1 minute or until smooth and thickened.
- Add in crawfish tails; stir occasionally and cook just until heated through.
- Place fettuccine onto individual serving plates; top with crawfish sauce.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.2, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 24.2, Cholesterol 260.1, Sodium 358.6, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 25.6
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