Oh yes — that’s a rich, indulgent pasta dish that combines tender steak, juicy shrimp, and creamy Alfredo sauce with a Cajun kick. Here’s a detailed recipe you can make at home:
Cajun Shrimp & Steak Alfredo Pasta
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Protein
- 8 oz steak (ribeye, sirloin, or strip), thinly sliced
- 8–10 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1–2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
For the Pasta & Sauce
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
- Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2️⃣ Cook the Steak
- Season steak slices with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear steak 2–3 minutes per side until cooked to desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
- Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In the same skillet, sauté shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
4️⃣ Make the Alfredo Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, whisk, and simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- If sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
5️⃣ Combine Everything
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Fold in steak and shrimp.
- Finish with lemon juice (optional) and sprinkle with parsley.
6️⃣ Serve
- Plate hot and optionally top with extra Parmesan.
Tips
- Cajun kick: Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice tolerance.
- Cheese: Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melt and flavor.
- Protein prep: Slice steak thinly to cook quickly and remain tender.
- Low-carb version: Use zucchini noodles or shirataki noodles instead of pasta.
If you want, I can create a “restaurant-style Cajun Shrimp & Steak Alfredo” version that’s extra creamy, garlicky, and perfectly spicy — ideal for impressing at dinner.
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