Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Cajun Crab Pasta, a dish that beautifully marries tender crab meat with a delightful blend of spices. This flavorful recipe is perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying a cozy night in. With its comforting cream sauce and zesty Cajun seasoning, each bite offers an exciting taste experience. Ready in under 30 minutes, Cajun Crab Pasta is not just quick to prepare but also versatile, allowing you to customize ingredients to your liking. Serve this impressive dish garnished with parsley and Parmesan for a visually stunning meal that bursts with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh lemon juice and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic, Cajun seasoning, and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; let simmer. Add Parmesan and lemon juice; thicken sauce as desired.
- Gently fold in crab meat and warm through for about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adjusting thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg