Here’s a Cajun Shrimp & Steak Alfredo Pasta that’s rich, spicy, creamy, and absolutely restaurant-level. This dish brings together blackened steak, juicy Cajun shrimp, and a silky homemade Alfredo sauce.
🍤🥩🍝 Cajun Shrimp & Steak Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients (4 servings)
For the steak & shrimp
- 1 lb steak (ribeye, sirloin, or flank), sliced or left whole
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2–3 tbsp Cajun seasoning (divided)
- 1 tsp paprika (optional, for color)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for cooking)
For the pasta
- 12 oz fettuccine (or penne)
For the Alfredo sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- ½ tsp Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
- Salt & pepper
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Season the steak and shrimp
- Toss shrimp with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning + salt + pepper.
- Season steak (sliced or whole) with 1–2 tbsp Cajun seasoning + salt + pepper.
3. Cook the steak
Heat 1 tbsp oil/butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
If using whole steak:
- Sear 3–4 min per side (medium), rest, then slice.
If using pre-sliced steak strips:
- Cook 2–3 minutes until browned.
Remove and set aside.
4. Cook the shrimp
Add another tablespoon of oil/butter.
Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Remove and set aside.
5. Make the Alfredo sauce
In the same pan (with browned bits for flavor):
- Melt 2 tbsp butter.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream; stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan slowly, stirring until melted.
- Add ½ tsp Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice.
- Thin with pasta water if needed.
6. Combine
Add pasta to the sauce and toss well.
Top with:
- The Cajun shrimp
- The sliced/seared steak
Let everything warm together for 1–2 minutes.
7. Garnish & Serve
Sprinkle with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Serve hot!
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Extra spicy: Add Cajun seasoning or chili flakes to the sauce.
- Creamier: Add 2 oz cream cheese to the Alfredo.
- Smoky: Add a chopped chipotle pepper in adobo.
- Veggies: Add sautéed bell peppers or spinach.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A one-pot version,
- A blackened Cajun-only version,
- A lighter Alfredo, or
- A meal-prep friendly version.
