Mardi Gras Pasta with Shrimp and Crawfish

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• 12 oz. fettuccine,
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings,
• 4 tablespoons butter,
• 1/2 cup onion chopped (optional),
• 2 tablespoons of diced fresh garlic,
• 4 ounces or 1/2 cup of half and half,
• 12 ounces or 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream,
• 1/2 tablespoon dried basil,
• 3/4-1 cup fresh Parmesan.
• I used the diced garlic in jar and I use the already grated Parmesan in the refrigerated section of grocery store next to other cheeses.

Preparation

Step 1

Cook and drain pasta.

Combine seafood in bowl with Cajun seasoning.

In large skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add seafood, onions and garlic.
Cook about 4-5 minutes or until shrimp is pink.

Reduce heat, add half and half, cream, basil, and Parmesan.
Cook and stir until heated through and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
Pour over pasta and serve with warm garlic bread.