🍤 Cajun Shrimp and Steak Alfredo Pasta 🥩

Savor the bold flavors of the South in your own kitchen! This Cajun Shrimp and Steak Alfredo Pasta is a sumptuous feast perfect for family dinners or impressing your guests.

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

- 1 lb. Penne Pasta
- 1 Tbsp olive oil 
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 10 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined (if frozen, thawed)
- 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning (for shrimp)
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb. steak (Ribeye or Sirloin), cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning (for steak)
- 1 Tbsp hot sauce
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/8 tsp crushed red chili pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning (for sauce)
- 1/2 tsp salt (for sauce)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (for sauce)
- 1 and 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. In a Ziploc bag, place the steak cubes. In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper. Pour this marinade over the steak in the bag, seal, and refrigerate for 6-8 hours, ideally overnight.

2. For the pasta, bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1/2 tsp salt and 1 Tbsp olive oil. Cook the penne according to package directions, then drain and set aside.

3. For the shrimp, toss them with 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the shrimp until pink and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, add 1 Tbsp olive oil and heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and cook for 2-4 minutes until browned. Add butter, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes, cooking for another 1-2 minutes. Set aside.

5. For the Alfredo sauce, melt ½ cup butter in the skillet. Add cream cheese and melt. Stir in heavy cream, 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a low boil, then simmer for 8-10 minutes until thick. Turn off the heat and stir in Parmesan.

6. Combine pasta, steak, shrimp, and Alfredo sauce in a large pot or serving dish. Toss well to coat everything in the sauce.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎

- Calories: 980 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Proteins: 55g
- Fats: 52g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡

- For a lighter version, substitute half of the cream with whole milk.
- Enhance the spice by adding extra Cajun seasoning to taste.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳

Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 60 minutes | Serving: 4