Description
Indulge in a decadent and flavorful dish with this Blackened Steak and Shrimp Alfredo recipe. Tender steak and succulent shrimp are coated in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce with a hint of blackened seasoning, served over perfectly cooked penne pasta. This dish is a perfect blend of surf and turf with a spicy kick!
Ingredients
Scale
Penne 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 unsalted butter
Alfredo Sauce:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 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
Garnish:
- Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pasta: Boil the penne pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water; drain the rest. Set aside.
- Shrimp: Season shrimp with blackened seasoning. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- Steak: Season steak with blackened seasoning. Cook in butter over high heat for 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to the plate with shrimp and keep warm.
- Sauce: Cook onions until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream, pasta water, parmesan cheese, blackened seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until thickened. Add noodles and toss to coat. Top with shrimp and steak. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of blackened seasoning to suit your taste.
- Adjust the consistency of the Alfredo sauce by adding more pasta water as needed.
- Feel free to customize the dish with additional vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 810
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 55g
- Saturated Fat: 33g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 51g
- Cholesterol: 345mg
Keywords: Blackened Steak, Shrimp Alfredo, Surf and Turf, Creamy Pasta, Dinner Recipe
