45-Minute Cajun Steak and Shrimp Alfredo That Will Blow Your Mind
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A bold and creamy pasta dish featuring blackened steak and shrimp in a rich Alfredo sauce.
- Author: Itssoukaina123
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 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
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain.
- Toss steak cubes in blackening spices and sear in hot oil until crusted and juicy inside.
- Season shrimp and cook in the same skillet until pink and spicy.
- In a pan, melt butter, sauté garlic, then stir in cream and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 250mg