Description
Sizzling Blackened Steak & Shrimp Alfredo brings Louisiana’s bold flavors to your dinner table, marrying tender seafood with perfectly seasoned beef. Creamy pasta and spicy Cajun spices create an irresistible combination that will leave diners craving more with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 steaks (sirloin or ribeye), about 1 inch thick
- 200 grams (7 ounces) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) fettuccine pasta
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine until perfectly tender, then drain and reserve.
- Create a robust spice blend combining Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly coat the steaks with this zesty mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet at medium-high temperature. Sear steaks for 3-4 minutes per side, achieving a beautiful caramelized exterior. Remove and allow meat to rest, preserving internal juices.
- Use the same skillet to quickly cook shrimp, transforming them from translucent to vibrant pink in 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a separate plate.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Introduce minced garlic, releasing its aromatic essence until fragrant.
- Pour heavy cream into the pan, incorporating red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously to create a silky, smooth sauce. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently fold pasta through the creamy Alfredo sauce, ensuring each strand is luxuriously coated.
- Slice rested steaks into elegant strips. Arrange pasta on serving plates, top with steak and shrimp.
- Finish the dish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a bright, herbaceous touch.
Notes
- Test pasta doneness by biting a strand to ensure it’s perfectly al dente without being too soft or hard.
- Pat steak and shrimp dry before seasoning to help spices adhere and create a better sear.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for maximum flavor development and beautiful caramelization on proteins.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on personal spice tolerance, ranging from mild to extra hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 850
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg