Blackened Steak and Shrimp Alfredo
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
1100 kcal
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Course
Dinner
Blackened Steak and Shrimp Alfredo
Description
The Blackened Steak and Shrimp Alfredo recipe centers on penne pasta cooked al dente and a sauce made from heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and aromatics like onion and garlic. The steak is cut into one-inch cubes and, along with shrimp, seasoned with blackened spice before searing each separately in oil and butter to develop charred, aromatic crusts while maintaining juiciness inside. The sauce is prepared by sautéing onions and garlic before adding cream, cheese, and seasonings, thickening to coat the pasta.
This dish balances the spicy, smoky blackened flavor of the proteins with the creamy richness of the Alfredo sauce. The penne provides a firm bite, complementing the tender shrimp and steak cubes. The butter, cheese, and cream contribute to a lush texture that carries the seasoning well, while fresh parsley adds color and a mild herbaceous note as a garnish.
Serving this dish warm allows the sauce to remain creamy and the seafood and steak to retain their tenderness. It suits dinners where a hearty, flavorful meal combining seafood and red meat is desired. The combination of blackened spices and cheese sauce offers a distinctive take on classic Alfredo, enhanced by bold seasoning.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces penne pasta
Shrimp
- 1 pound Shrimp raw, deveined, tail removed, large
- 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Steak
- 1 pound top sirloin steak cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Sauce
- 1 small yellow onion diced (about ½ cup
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add penne and cook al dente according to package directions.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water; drain the rest. Set aside.
Shrimp
- Season shrimp evenly with blackened seasoning.
- To a large, 13-inch skillet over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add shrimp. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and tent to keep warm.
Steak
- Season steak evenly with blackened seasoning.
- Increase heat to high. Add butter to the skillet and allow it to start to melt. Place steak in the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until browned outside and pink inside. Transfer to the plate with shrimp and tent to keep warm.
Sauce
- Reduce heat to medium. Add onions. Cook until softened (3-5 minutes).
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream, ¼ to ½ cup of pasta water, parmesan cheese, blackened seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add noodles to the skillet and toss to coat. Add more pasta water as needed to reach the desired consistency.
- Top the pasta with the cooked shrimp and steak.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1100 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 1100kcal | 55% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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