Description
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Recipes:
Surf & Turf Cajun Alfredo
Creamy Cajun Alfredo pasta topped with tender grilled steak and juicy blackened shrimp—this dish is a flavor explosion!
Ingredients
For the Steak & Shrimp
1 ribeye steak (or filet mignon)
10 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Cajun Alfredo Sauce
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Pasta
8 oz fettuccine
1 tbsp salt (for boiling water)
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Steak
Season the steak with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Sear steak for 3-4 minutes per side (or until your preferred doneness).
Add 1 tbsp butter and baste the steak for extra flavor.
Remove from heat, let it rest, then slice.
Step 2: Sear the Shrimp
In the same skillet, add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
Step 3: Make the Alfredo Sauce
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously.
Mix in parmesan, Cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
Step 4: Cook the Pasta
Boil fettuccine in salted water according to package instructions.
Drain and toss the pasta into the Alfredo sauce.
Step 5: Assemble & Serve
Plate the creamy Cajun pasta.
Top with sliced steak and blackened shrimp.
Garnish with fresh parsley and more parmesan.
A luxurious, restaurant-quality meal made right at home! Serve with a lemon wedge for a fresh kick!
