Description
Cajun Shrimp and Steak Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, flavor-packed dish that pairs succulent shrimp and tender steak with al dente fettuccine for a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
- Fettuccine pasta
- Large shrimp
- Sirloin or ribeye steak
- Cajun seasoning
- Heavy cream
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Garlic
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping parsley and gathering all items.
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add garlic, then sauté shrimp seasoned with Cajun spice until pink (about 3–4 minutes).
- Slice cooked steak into bite-sized pieces and add to the skillet. Cook for a few minutes until heated through.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring, adding Parmesan cheese gradually until melted.
- Toss the fettuccine into the skillet with reserved pasta water if needed, mixing until coated in sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg