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SHRIMP AND STEAK ALFREDO PASTA

Shrimp and Steak Alfredo Pasta: Creamy Cajun Delight at Home

Savor the creamy and flavorful Shrimp and Steak Alfredo Pasta, a delightful dish combining succulent shrimp, juicy steak, and Cajun spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun, Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Fettuccine Pasta gluten-free option available
For the Proteins
  • 1 lb Shrimp can substitute with chicken, scallops, or sausage
  • 1 lb Steak flank, sirloin, or ribeye recommended
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Alfredo Sauce homemade preferred for flavor
  • 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning adjust to taste
For the Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese can substitute with Asiago or Romano
Optional Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers diced
  • 1 cup Spinach fresh
  • 1 cup Mushrooms sliced

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Reserve a cup of pasta water, drain the rest, and set the warm pasta aside.
  3. Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning and cut steak into strips, seasoning with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet and sauté steak for 4-5 minutes until browned.
  4. Add shrimp and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until opaque and pink. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, warm Alfredo sauce for 2 minutes and add Cajun seasoning to taste.
  6. Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Stir in reserved pasta water if needed. Fold in shrimp and steak.
  7. Plate the pasta, garnish with Parmesan cheese and black pepper, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For the best flavor, consider making your own Alfredo sauce. Adjust the spice level of Cajun seasoning to your preference, and always reserve pasta water for a creamy sauce consistency.

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