Cajun Shrimp Steak Alfredo Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)
Bold flavors of shrimp, steak, and creamy Cajun sauce mingle in a satisfying pasta experience ready in just 35 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Seafood
01 -
400 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Meat
02 -
350 g sirloin or ribeye steak
→ Pasta
03 -
300 g fettuccine or linguine pasta
→ Seasoning
04 -
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
→ Dairy
05 -
250 ml heavy cream
06 -
60 g Parmesan cheese, grated
07 -
30 g butter
→ Aromatics
08 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Oils
09 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Fresh herbs (optional)
10 -
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine or linguine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 -
Pat steak dry and season both sides with half of the Cajun seasoning. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side to preferred doneness. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest.
03 -
In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil. Toss shrimp with remaining Cajun seasoning and sauté over medium-high heat until pink and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
04 -
Lower skillet heat. Add butter and minced garlic; sauté until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream, stirring to deglaze the pan. Add grated Parmesan and cook, stirring continuously, until cheese melts and sauce thickens.
05 -
Slice steak into thin strips. Return steak, shrimp, and cooked pasta to skillet. Toss until evenly coated in sauce and heated through. Adjust seasoning as desired.
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Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
# Notes & Tips:
01 -
Resting the steak before slicing helps retain juiciness and ensures tender bites.