Blackened Steak Shrimp Alfredo
A rich and flavorful dish combining tender blackened steak and shrimp in a creamy Alfredo sauce served over fettuccine pasta, perfect for a decadent dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 8 oz flank steak
- 8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Cajun blackening seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season steak and shrimp evenly with blackening seasoning on all sides.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove steak and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth and thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season Alfredo sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked pasta, sliced steak, and shrimp to the sauce. Toss gently to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the blackening seasoning or garnish with sliced jalapeños.
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