Description
Indulge in a decadent yet simple-to-make Cajun Shrimp and Steak Alfredo Pasta that combines the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning with creamy alfredo sauce, succulent shrimp, and tender steak. This surf and turf pasta is a perfect dish for a special dinner or a flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fettuccine Pasta:
- 8 ounces
Large Shrimp:
- 1/2 pound, peeled and deveined
Sirloin Steak:
- 1/2 pound, thinly sliced
Cajun Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons, divided
Olive Oil:
- 2 tablespoons
Unsalted Butter:
- 3 tablespoons
Garlic:
- 4 cloves, minced
Heavy Cream:
- 1 ½ cups
Parmesan Cheese:
- 1 cup, freshly grated
Salt and Pepper:
- To taste
Parsley (optional for garnish):
- 1 tablespoon, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Fettuccine: Prepare the fettuccine according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Season Shrimp and Steak: Toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning; season sliced steak with the remaining Cajun seasoning.
- Cook Steak and Shrimp: Sear steak in olive oil until cooked to your liking, then set aside. Cook shrimp until pink and opaque, then set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, cook garlic, pour in heavy cream, simmer, and whisk in Parmesan until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, toss to coat. Return steak and shrimp to the skillet, stir to combine, heat through. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Works well with linguine or penne pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 205mg
