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Cajun Steak and Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

This Cajun Steak & Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is a luxurious surf-and-turf dish with a spicy twist. Tender Cajun-seasoned steak and juicy shrimp are tossed in a creamy Parmesan Alfredo sauce and served over perfectly cooked pasta. A restaurant-quality meal you can make at home in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 680
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Protein:
  • Steak 200 g, ribeye or sirloin, thinly sliced
  • Shrimp 200 g, peeled and deveined
  • Cajun Seasoning 2 tablespoons
  • Olive Oil 2 tablespoons
For the Alfredo Sauce:
  • Unsalted Butter 3 tablespoons
  • Garlic 3 cloves, minced
  • Heavy Cream 1½ cups
  • Parmesan Cheese 1 cup, grated
  • Cajun Seasoning 1 teaspoon, optional
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
  • Fettuccine or Penne Pasta 300 g
  • Salt for pasta water

Method
 

  1. Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente.
  2. Drain, reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
  3. Season steak with Cajun seasoning. Sear in olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side. Set aside.
  4. In the same pan, sauté shrimp until pink and cooked through. Remove.
  5. Melt butter, sauté garlic, then add cream and bring to simmer.
  6. Stir in Parmesan until smooth. Season.
  7. Toss pasta with sauce. Add steak and shrimp. Stir gently to combine.
  8. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/cajun-steak-and-shrimp-alfredo-pasta/

Notes

  • Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
  • For extra richness, add 2 tbsp cream cheese to the sauce.
  • Works well with linguine or spaghetti too.