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Cajun Lobster and Crab Pasta: A Flavorful Delight!

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

  1. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the peppers are tender.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

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.

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