Description
Cajun Shrimp and Steak Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, spicy dish featuring succulent shrimp and tender steak, perfect for impressing guests or indulging yourself on a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Sirloin or ribeye steak
- Fettuccine or linguine pasta
- Cajun seasoning
- Heavy cream
- Garlic (minced)
- Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine or linguine in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned steak for 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté shrimp sprinkled with Cajun seasoning until pink, about 3-4 minutes. Remove shrimp.
- Lower the heat and add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté briefly before pouring in heavy cream while stirring.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Combine cooked pasta, seared steak, and shrimp into the sauce, tossing well to coat. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Substitute shrimp with chicken or add bell peppers for extra crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat gently on low heat with a splash of cream.