Description
This Blackened Steak and Shrimp Alfredo recipe combines tender, seasoned sirloin steak and juicy shrimp with a creamy, cheesy Alfredo sauce tossed with penne pasta. The dish features bold blackened seasoning for a flavorful twist on classic Alfredo, perfect for an impressive yet easy-to-make dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 ounces penne pasta
Seafood
- 1 pound large shrimp, raw, deveined, tail removed
- 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning (for shrimp)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Steak
- 1 pound top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning (for steak)
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter
Sauce
- 1 small yellow onion, diced (about ½ cup)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 cups (476 g) heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups (200 g) parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning (for sauce)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta. Set pasta aside.
- Cook Shrimp: Season the shrimp evenly with 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large 13-inch skillet over medium heat until hot. Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Cook Steak: Season steak cubes evenly with 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning. Increase heat to high in the same skillet. Add ¼ cup unsalted butter and allow it to melt and bubble. Place steak cubes in the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until browned on the outside but still pink inside. Transfer steak to the plate with shrimp and tent to keep warm.
- Make Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in 2 cups heavy whipping cream, along with ¼ to ½ cup reserved pasta water. Stir in 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss Pasta in Sauce: Add the cooked penne pasta into the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly, adding additional reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired sauce consistency.
- Serve: Top the pasta with the cooked shrimp and steak cubes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately while the dish is hot and creamy.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly grated parmesan cheese to ensure a smooth and flavorful sauce.
- Adjust the amount of blackened seasoning according to your preferred spice level.
- Reserve pasta water to help thin the Alfredo sauce if it becomes too thick.
- Ensure steak cubes are cooked to your preferred doneness by adjusting cooking time slightly.
- Use a large skillet to comfortably cook shrimp and steak and make the sauce in the same pan for maximum flavor.
