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Creamy Cajun Crab Pasta

Creamy Cajun Crab Pasta That Will Dance on Your Taste Buds

Creamy Cajun Crab Pasta is a delightful fusion of crab meat and a creamy, spicy sauce over fettuccine, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Fettuccine Pasta Cook until al dente.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Lump Crab Meat Fresh or canned.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended.
  • 1 small Onion (Diced) Yellow or white.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (Minced) Fresh.
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper (Diced) Any color.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with coconut cream.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth (Low-Sodium) To improve flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Adjust based on spice preference.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper For seasoning.
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • colander
  • large skillet
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add fettuccine and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and bell pepper, cooking for another 3 minutes.
  3. Pour in low-sodium chicken broth and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, letting the sauce bubble for about 5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Gently add lump crab meat, warming for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Toss the drained fettuccine with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
  6. Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Be careful when folding in the crab to keep lumps intact. Adjust spice levels to taste and use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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