Creamy Crawfish Monica Pasta

[@TheCajunNinja]

CRAWFISH MONICA PASTA
1 Onion
1 Yellow Bell Pepper
1 Bunch of Green Onions
4 Cloves of Garlic
1 Stick of Butter
1 lb of Crawfish Tails
1 (16oz) Pack of Fusilli Pasta
1 Teaspoon of Salt (for pasta water)
1 Pint of Heavy Cream
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Tablespoon of Cajun Seasoning
1/4 Teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper
*optional* fresh parsley as a garnish
Start out by heating a large pan over a medium/low heat. Also heat up a pot of water on a high heat.
Chop the onion, bell pepper, green onions, and garlic. Set aside for now.
Add the stick of butter to the pan.
Once the butter has melted, add the chopped vegetables to the pan.
Sauté the vegetables for roughly 30 minutes or until very soft.
After about 20 minutes of sautéing , add the crawfish to the pan and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
At this time your pot of water should have begun boiling.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot of water, and then add in the fusilli pasta.
Boil the pasta for 8 to 9 minutes, then drain.
After the crawfish and vegetables have been sautéing for the allotted time, lower the heat to simmer, and add in 1 pint of heavy cream.
Add the 1/2 Teaspoon of salt, 1/2 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the pan.
Next add the pasta to the pan, and blend the sauce evenly over the pasta.
Cover and continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
Turn the heat off, garnish with some fresh parsley if you desire, and serve.
Enjoy!

[@stacybloecher1076]

One of my favorite recipes

[@brantleysalter]

This has been my goto for the last couple of years with leftover crawfish from a boil. Easy to make and absolutely delicious! Thank you Cajun Ninja!

[@feyredarling7729]

So far I have made this, your crawfish etoufee, and your shrimp and grits. All have turned out amazing!

[@mdupre34]

That looks absolutely amazing! Will be making this dish soon! My babies love crawfish!

[@six01playa]

First time trying and I must say. You have just made my pregnant wife very happy. Lol

[@jarrodpharr2761]

Made this tonight and it was delicious! After three helpings, it was still hard to push away. My mom used to make crawfish fettuccini and I haven't had it in 30+ years. This tasted just like it. One of my all time favorites!

[@zemry]

I cooked this yesterday. It was very delicious and very easy to prepare. This is one of my Jazz Fest favorites. Nice to know I can now prepare it at home.

[@TheCajunNinja]

Richard Johnson that’s awesome man! I appreciate you giving it a try!

[@jdog6620]

Made this before and it’s great. It is on the Superbowl menu for tomorrow. 🔥

[@mkl6936]

Closest to the Original Recipe. Thank You!!

[@markweitkamp6092]

Well, ONCE AGAIN, I looked like a culinary genius thanks to another killer recipe. The only thing I did different was I added 12oz of small shrimp with the pound of crawfish. Oh! I also added a small slurry of water and corn starch to thicken it up just a tad. It was de-freakin-licious!!!! Thanks again my brother!

[@TheCajunNinja]

Hey right on Mark, that's awesome!

[@kaylliepickett9831]

Sending love from Baton Rouge!! Me and my husband made it today!!! Love it!

[@TheCajunNinja]

😁👊🏻

[@loripauley5169]

Looks Awesome 👏👏👏 Our mouths were watering watching you make it 😋

[@TheCajunNinja]

Lori Pauley LoL right on!

[@louisalewis4631]

That Monica pasta dish looks GOOD.😋

[@TheCajunNinja]

Louisa Lewis thanks Louisa!

[@paulneale988]

Hey there my Brutha!
I didn’t have the delicious Louisiana Crawfish so I used shrimp and lump crab meat. Man ol Man is this dish ‘The Bomb’. You were right about how creamy the dish is and my wife and I scarfed it up big time! Can’t wait until my Crawfish meat arrive from the Cajun Grocer!!!

[@TheCajunNinja]

Paul Neale hey way to go my dude! That’s a smart alternative!

[@markweitkamp6092]

Check your local Walmart. I live in PA but they sell frozen Louisiana crawfish tail meat at all local Walmart stores. A few months ago, they had 1lb packs (normally $16) on sale for $8. I bought ALL 22 PACKS! LOL...

[@paulneale988]

Mark Weitkamp: I’ll check it out Mark. Thanx for the heads-up👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@countryboy6738]

Add fresh crawfish to anything and its amazing but gotta try this 1 soon,,thanks

[@angelbonin9133]

Seriously delicious!!

[@slayerwatcher]

It's been a while. Glad to see you cooking again. I've never tried this, but it's gonna happen soon. Keep up the great work.

[@TheCajunNinja]

slayerwatcher thanks!

[@TheMichaelMalloyShow]

That looks so good .. You still need to be on Food Network Let me know if they ever call you

[@TheCajunNinja]

The Michael Malloy Show LoL I doubt that ever happens, but I appreciate that my dude. 👊🏻

[@kaylliepickett9831]

It would be nice to see someone from Louisiana who actually cooks cajun/creole food the right way.

[@GoofyFlan]

WOW! You should be on the TV fOOd network for real. ~~GREAT JOB!~~

[@TheCajunNinja]

Goofy Flan ha I appreciate that, thanks

[@carlcoalson49]

looks good. thanks and have a fantastic weekend.

[@TheCajunNinja]

Carl Coalson same to you!

[@brianmorales8169]

Oh I have missed you so so much. Lol. That looks good buddy. Can I come over.

[@cayogator]

NoLa Jazz Fest food !!! yours looks dee-lish !

[@WestCoastCajunCuisine]

Wow! That looks awesome! Great job man!

[@TheCajunNinja]

Hey thanks! 😊🙏🏻

[@letoniajoseph8179]

What kind of lots do you use?

[@mcwolf1969]

Lawd, I wanna be the Boss in the kitchen, someday ! Epic eats, brotha'!

[@TheCajunNinja]

Hey thanks Mac!

[@yashekacangro130]

Looks easy to cook!! Adding it to my menu! Busy moms!! Thanks

[@TheCajunNinja]

Yasheka Cangro my pleasure!

[@chloeroberts7846]

Where do you find cleaned Louisiana crawfish in Houston

[@wendellworth353]

I can taste that from here!

[@TheCajunNinja]

wendell worth 😂

[@staced2313]

Yummy, send me some!!😜

[@sharonsangel2]

Will be trying this this weekend I just have to add cheese 😋

[@1967Affe]

You don´t need chees in this creamy Crawfish pasta! (From Sweden)

[@laurengabrielle18]

I made this last night and a few tips for anyone who tries:
A stick of butter is probably too much, half would do the job (the grease was floating in it) and i would double the amount of seasoning recommended, it was kind of bland

[@TheCajunNinja]

Yea, I would say that’s all based on your preference. Which by all means that’s great, definitely make to your liking.
I’m curious tho, what brand of butter did you use?

[@willijesmer9869]

I live in Colorado, how would I get Louisiana crawfish? As a kid I caught a few crawdads but not enough to make a pound.

[@NolaDeb]

Pi-Yahhhhh!

[@TheCajunNinja]

Deb Nola 😁👏🏻👊🏻

[@yolandapittman8622]

Yea im here

[@adelefarough5123]

I have a question for you. Where I live, we can't get crawfish. I live in Ottawa, the capital of Canada. Could I use shrimp instead? Or should I just skip this?

[@TheCajunNinja]

Adele Farough sure! Use shrimp!

[@adelefarough5123]

The Cajun Ninja: Good to know!
Lately, I am reading a lot of James Lee Burke books. That's what caused me to look up crawfish étouffé, and that's how I found your channel. Between reading those books and watching your channel, I am developing quite an urge to visit New Orleans.

[@TheCajunNinja]

Adele Farough well right on! I’m honored to have you tuning in!

[@GreatestEmperorOfTheSeas]

This looks amazing. One of my favorite dishes I discovered was "Cajun Chicken Pasta" and I've been making it for awhile. Is it possible to switch out the crawfish for something else if we cannot get crawfish in our area or want to try other meats? I've enjoyed sausage in mine as well.

[@lepoindexter]

It's ALWAYS possible to tweak a recipe and make it your own. Just might have to play around with the cooking time.

[@TheCajunNinja]

Hickory Smoked Tuna - The Professor sure! Absolutely sub other seafood! Or meat. 😊👊🏻

[@Mai-pi7px]

Looks so good! I always wanna give your dishes a try but you frequently use dairy ingredients that I'm not able to have in my diet, like in this recipe. Are there any alternatives to the heavy whipping cream that I could use instead to achieve the same flavor and creaminess? And thanks for the upload! Always enjoy your vids :)

[@TheCajunNinja]

Mai hmmm... I’m not real sure... maybe you could cut it down with some Greek yogurt, or sour cream, but it’ll definitely be different

[@Gamemobile361]

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[@TheCajunNinja]

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[@bonnyelejeune1305]

I’m gonna try and make this tomorrow! Would you make any changes if you doubled the recipe?

[@TheCajunNinja]

Bonnye Lejeune Only double ingredients, keep the same cooked times. 😊👊🏻

[@bonnyelejeune1305]

The Cajun Ninja thank you!! I’ve tried so many of your recipes and they all come out PERFECT! You da bessss

[@TheCajunNinja]

Bonnye Lejeune hey you da bessss! Thank you for being here. 😊🙏🏻👊🏻

[@donnadeist9512]

Written recipe please? Thanks

[@blakemartin2942]

Hey cajun ninja I was wondering what is a favorite cheap cajun dish you love to make?

[@TheCajunNinja]

Hmm, I mean how cajun does it have to be fore you? does it have to include seafood?

[@blakemartin2942]

@@TheCajunNinja it can be what ever you want? Dont matter what's in it.

[@theresafontenot9914]

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[@josephttanzi5947]

I don't have crawfish in the northeast. Can I substitute with shrimp or lobster.

[@TheCajunNinja]

Josepht Tanzi sure! 😊👊🏻

[@markweitkamp6092]

I live in PA and get mine at Walmart

[@josephttanzi5947]

@@markweitkamp6092 thanks I will have to see it I can get them in Rhode island.

[@queene7779]

Where’s the recipe 😩

[@nicholasdunlap5701]

How could I make this more creamy ?

[@TheCajunNinja]

Add more cheese and a pint of heavy cream

[@nicholasdunlap5701]

@@TheCajunNinja thank ya sir making it tonight

[@nicholasdunlap5701]

@@TheCajunNinja when do I add the cheese ? It doesn’t call for it in your recipe

[@paulstach744]

Sarah Hernandez

[@brocbreaux2820]

No cheese?

[@adelefarough5123]

Hello, Cajun ninja! I was thinking about you today. I am in a position to make a roast pork shoulder on the weekend. I want to thank you for your videos on making a roux. I will take my time when I brown the flour for the gravy. I'm not the most patient cook in the world; however, a good gravy matters to me, so I will exercise some discipline.

[@TheCajunNinja]

Adele Farough patience is the key to happiness. 😊👊🏻

[@AaronMC]

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[@TheCajunNinja]

Aaron ha, you went on a raid? 😏