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CAJUN SHRIMP AND STEAK ALFREDO PASTA

Cajun Shrimp & Steak Alfredo Pasta combines penne pasta, cajun-flavored shrimp, and steak in a creamy Alfredo sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: CAJUN SHRIMP AND STEAK ALFREDO PASTA
Yield: 6

Materials

STEAK:

  • 1 Ib. steak cut into cubes (you can use Ribeye or Sirloin)
  • 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
  • 1 Tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/8 – 1/4 tsp crushed red chili pepper flakes optional

PASTA:

  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Ib. Penne Pasta

SHRIMP:

  • 10 oz shrimp peeled and deveined (if frozen, thawed)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
  • Pinch of Salt
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • ALFREDO SAUCE:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 oz. cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1 and ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • Place the steak pieces inside of a Ziploc bag. Set aside.
  • Combine 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, brown sugar, and ground black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Pour the marinade inside of the Ziploc bag, covering the meat. Seal tightly and refrigerate for 6-8 hours or preferably overnight.

FOR THE PASTA:

  • Fill a large pot with water and add ½ teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta water and set the noodles aside.

FOR THE SHRIMP:

  • In a medium bowl, add shrimp, olive oil, cajun seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper and toss to combine and coat the shrimp.
  • Add shrimp to hot skillet and cook, stirring constantly until shrimp is pink. Scrape shrimp into a separate bowl and set aside.

FOR THE STEAK:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the hot skillet.
  • Remove steak marinade from the refrigerator. Remove the steak chunks from the marinade and place them in the same skillet in a single layer.
  • Cook for 2-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
  • Add butter, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring and tossing to coat the steak. Scrape into a separate bowl and set aside.

FOR THE ALFREDO SAUCE:

  • In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Once the butter is melted, add the cream cheese and heat until softened.
  • Pour in heavy cream and season with Cajun spice, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
  • Bring to a low boil. Once boiling, decrease the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer for 8-10 minutes, whisking occasionally. The sauce should be thick enough to coat a spoon.
  • Once the sauce has thickened, turn off the heat and add the parmesan. Stir until cheese is melted and combined. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings to your preference.
  • Add the pasta and toss it around to coat in the Alfredo. Toss in the steak, and shrimp and stir to combine. Serve and enjoy!