Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Blackened Steak and Shrimp Alfredo, a delightful dish that combines perfectly blackened seafood and tender steak over creamy pasta. This recipe is ideal for any occasion, from an intimate dinner at home to impressing guests at a gathering. The bold seasoning enhances the rich textures, while the homemade alfredo sauce ties everything together for a satisfying meal. In just 35 minutes, you can create this restaurant-quality dish that’s not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp (raw, deveined, tail removed)
- 1 pound top sirloin steak (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Blackened seasoning (approximately 3 teaspoons total)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water, add penne, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the shrimp: Season with blackened seasoning and sauté in a skillet with vegetable oil until pink (1-2 minutes per side). Remove and keep warm.
- Sear the steak: Season with blackened seasoning, cook in the same skillet until browned (1-2 minutes per side), then remove and keep warm.
- Make the sauce: Sauté diced onions in the skillet until softened; add garlic and cook briefly. Stir in heavy cream, pasta water, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings until thickened.
- Combine everything: Toss cooked penne with sauce, then add shrimp and steak on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 52g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg