Description
Cajun Lobster and Crab Pasta is a flavorful dish combining tender fettuccine with succulent lobster and crab meat, enhanced with Cajun spices and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lobster meat, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Add the lobster meat and crab meat to the skillet, followed by the Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce to the sauce.
- You can substitute shrimp for lobster if desired, or use a mix of seafood for a varied flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg