Blackened Steak and Shrimp Alfredo
Blackened Steak and Shrimp Alfredo is a rich and flavorful dish that combines blackened seasoned shrimp and top sirloin with a creamy alfredo sauce. It's like a surf and turf over a bed of creamy pasta! It's just so good!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1100kcal
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces penne pasta
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, raw, deveined, tail removed
- 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 (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
- 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.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 1100kcal