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45-Minute Cajun Steak and Shrimp Alfredo That Will Blow Your Mind

Cajun Steak and Shrimp Alfredo

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A bold and creamy pasta dish featuring blackened steak and shrimp in a rich Alfredo sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz rigatoni or fettuccine pasta
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
  • 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain.
  2. Toss steak cubes in blackening spices and sear in hot oil until crusted and juicy inside.
  3. Season shrimp and cook in the same skillet until pink and spicy.
  4. In a pan, melt butter, sauté garlic, then stir in cream and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
  5. Toss cooked pasta in Alfredo sauce, top with steak and shrimp, and sprinkle with parsley.

Notes

  • Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper for more or less heat.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture.

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