🥩🦐 Blackened Steak and Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
This is a rich, indulgent pasta dish that combines tender blackened steak, spiced shrimp, and creamy Alfredo sauce over fettuccine. It’s a perfect blend of Cajun flavors and Italian comfort food.
🥣 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the blackened steak & shrimp:
- 1 lb steak (ribeye, sirloin, or filet), cut into strips
- 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tbsp blackened seasoning (or homemade: paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
For the Alfredo pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook pasta:
- Boil fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Blacken steak and shrimp:
- Season steak and shrimp with blackened seasoning.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook steak strips 2–3 minutes per side until desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Alfredo sauce:
- In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Gradually add Parmesan, stirring until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine pasta and protein:
- Toss cooked fettuccine in the Alfredo sauce.
- Top with blackened steak and shrimp.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Make it spicier: Add more cayenne or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce.
- Lighter version: Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Vegetable add-ins: Sautéed bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms complement the dish well.
- Blackened seasoning shortcut: Use store-bought Cajun seasoning if short on time.
This dish is creamy, savory, and full of bold flavors — perfect for a weekend dinner or special occasion.
I can also give a one-pan version where the pasta, steak, and shrimp cook together for quicker prep and easier cleanup. Do you want me to do that?
