Description
Rich, creamy, and spiced Cajun Shrimp and Steak Alfredo Pasta offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, elevating your culinary skills.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the fettuccine according to the package instructions. Once tender, drain and set aside.
- Toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning in a mixing bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned shrimp. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and introduce the steak slices, seasoning with the rest of the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 4-5 minutes and remove from skillet.
- Sauté the garlic in the skillet for about a minute, then pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and mix until the sauce thickens.
- Return the shrimp and steak to the skillet, along with the cooked fettuccine, and toss to combine.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are cooked just until pink to avoid rubbery texture. Slice steak against the grain for tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg