This week’s meatless meal is fit for my mommy. Her name is Monica and I didn’t really realize the name of the dish had her name until I was making it. This has to be one of the best flavored dishes we didn’t have to doctor up in a long time. It’ll be on my make again list for sure!
For the Essence you can find his recipe online or just use any Cajun seasoning you have on hand.
Crawfish Monica
(Adapted from GO NOLA)
1 pound linguine or fettuccine
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chopped yellow onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons Essence
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 pound crawfish tails
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 cup grated Parmesan
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 sauté 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.
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