Blackened Steak Shrimp Alfredo
Savor the bold flavors of tender blackened steak and shrimp combined with a creamy, rich Alfredo sauce for a decadent Italian-American dinner delight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz sirloin steak
- 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp blackened seasoning
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the steak and shrimp evenly with the blackened seasoning on all sides.
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the steak 3-4 minutes per side until desired doneness. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing thinly.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and cook shrimp 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat well.
- Return sliced steak and shrimp to the skillet, gently mixing to combine and warm through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra kick, sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes over the dish before serving or pair with a crisp green salad to balance the richness.