Description
Indulge in the exquisite blend of flavors found in Blackened Steak and Shrimp Alfredo. This decadent dish features perfectly blackened shrimp and juicy steak, all enveloped in a rich, creamy alfredo sauce that elevates any dining experience. Whether it’s a special occasion or a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe brings an exciting surf and turf twist to your table. With just 35 minutes needed for preparation and cooking, you can impress your family or guests with a meal that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp, raw and deveined
- 1 pound top sirloin steak, cubed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Blackened seasoning (approximately 3 teaspoons total)
- Garlic, onion, kosher salt, black pepper, vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season shrimp with blackened seasoning and sauté in a skillet with vegetable oil for 2-3 minutes per side until pink; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sear the cubed steak with additional blackened seasoning for about 4-5 minutes; remove from heat.
- For the alfredo sauce, melt butter in the skillet, sauté diced onion until translucent, add minced garlic, then pour in heavy cream and simmer. Gradually whisk in parmesan until smooth.
- Stir cooked pasta into the sauce, then fold in shrimp and steak until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg