Blackened Steak Shrimp Alfredo
A rich and creamy pasta combining tender blackened steak and juicy shrimp with a smoky Alfredo sauce, perfect for an indulgent dinner.
Equipment
- 1 large pot for boiling pasta
- 1 skillet for cooking steak, shrimp, and sauce
Ingredients
- 10 –14 oz steak sliced into strips
- 10 –14 oz shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 –2 tbsp blackened seasoning
- 1 –2 tbsp olive oil
- 12 –14 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 3 –4 tbsp butter
- 3 –4 garlic cloves minced
- 1½ –2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Pat steak strips dry, season with blackened seasoning, and sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned and cooked to preference. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add oil if needed, season shrimp with blackened seasoning, and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove with steak.
- Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant, about one minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta, steak, and shrimp with the Alfredo sauce. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley or additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Adjust blackened seasoning to control dish heat and flavor.
- Swap steak and shrimp with chicken for variation.
- Add pasta water to loosen sauce if too thick.
- Serve with garlic bread and salad for a complete meal.