Cajun Steak and Shrimp Alfredo

Cajun Steak and Shrimp Alfredo is a quick and easy meal that is loaded with amazing flavors. Great for any night of the week and delicious enough to serve for company.

This Cajun steak and shrimp pasta comes together in less than 30 minutes and is one of our favorite meals to make at home. You might also like this shrimp and grits recipe for a delicious Cajun inspired dinner.

Why You Will Love this Steak and Shrimp Pasta Recipe

• 30 Minute Meal: This simple pasta recipe is ready in 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy families.
• Filling and Delicious: With both steak and shrimp, this is a high-protein meal that is very satisfying for a hungry crowd.
• Restaurant Quality: The flavor combination of Creole spices, creamy alfredo, steak and shrimp come together for a great tasting dinner that will rival your restaurant favorites.

Ingredients for Cajun Steak and Shrimp Alfredo

• Mostaccioli or Penne Pasta
• Steak – Ribeye, NY Strip or Sirloin
• Jumbo Shrimp – Peeled and deveined.
• Creole Seasoning
• Brown Sugar
• Kosher Salt
• Olive Oil or Beef Tallow
• Butter
• Fresh Garlic
• All Purpose Flour
• Heavy Cream
• Whole Milk
• Parmesan Cheese
• Parsley

Step-By-Step Directions for Cajun Steak and Shrimp Alfredo Recipe

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Slice steak into 1/2 – 1 inch chunks.

3. In a small bowl, combine Creole seasoning with brown sugar and salt.

4. Heat olive oil or beef tallow in a large skillet. When it is sizzling hot, add the steak bites. Season with half of Creole seasoning mixture, stirring occasionally until steak just starts to brown. Continue to cook to desired doneness. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
5. Add the shrimp to the hot skillet, season with remaining Creole seasoning mixture, stir frequently until shrimp are curled. Use a digital meat thermometer, cooking shrimp to 145°.

6. Remove from skillet with the steak bites and set aside.

7. Add butter to the skillet and lower to medium heat. Grate in garlic cloves, cook 1- 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add flour, stirring until it starts to brown, about 2 minutes.
8. Add the heavy cream and milk, season with salt. Stir continually or whisk until sauce is thickened and smooth.

9. Lower to simmer and mix in the parmesan cheese.
10. Stir in the steak and shrimp.
11. Add the cooked and drained pasta, stirring until all combined.

12. Garnish with additional Creole seasoning and parsley and serve immediately.

How to Store and Reheat Cajun Pasta

• Storage: Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days.
• Reheat: Reheat steak and shrimp pasta in a pan with a tablespoon or two of milk over medium heat, stirring frequently until heated through.

More Easy Pasta Dishes to Try

• Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a tasty meal with andouille sausage, peppers and onions in a creamy Cajun pasta sauce.
• Pasta with Clam Sauce is so quick and easy and tastes like an amazing dinner from your favorite Italian restaurant.
• Bacon White Cheddar Pasta is my favorite adult version of the classic mac and cheese. Serve it as a main dish or side dish for any night of the week.
• Chipotle Chicken Mac and Cheese is loaded with amazing flavors and can be on the dinner table in about 30 minutes.

Dinner time doesn’t have to be boring and repetitive, add this delicious Cajun Steak and Shrimp Alfredo to the menu this week for a new family favorite.

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Cajun Shrimp and Steak Alfredo

Cajun Steak and Shrimp Alfredo is a quick and easy meal that is loaded with amazing flavors. Great for any night of the week and delicious enough to serve for company.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Pasta

Cuisine: Cajun

Keyword: Cajun steak and shrimp pasta, pasta alfredo with steak and shrimp, Shrimp and steak pasta

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 1140kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

• 16 ounces penne pasta cooked and drained according to package directions
• 16 ounces steak – ribeye NY strip or sirloin
• 2 pounds jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Creole Seasoning
• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or beef tallow
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 3/4 cup whole milk
• 2 cups grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
• fresh parsley optional for garnish

Instructions

• Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Slice steak into 1/2 – 1 inch chunks.
• In a small bowl, combine Creole seasoning with brown sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt.
• Heat olive oil or beef tallow in a large skillet. When it is sizzling hot, add the steak bites. Season with half of Creole seasoning mixture, stirring occasionally until steak just starts to brown. Continue to cook to desired doneness. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• Add the shrimp to the hot skillet, season with remaining Creole seasoning, stir frequently until shrimp are curled. Use a digital meat thermometer, cooking shrimp to 145°. Remove from skillet with the steak bites and set aside.
• Add butter to the skillet and lower to medium heat. Grate in garlic cloves, cook 1- 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add flour, stirring until it starts to brown, about 2 minutes.
• Add the heavy cream and milk, season with remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir continually or whisk until sauce is thickened and smooth. Lower to simmer and mix in the parmesan cheese.
• Stir in the steak and shrimp.
• Add the cooked and drained pasta, stirring until all combined.
• Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days.

Reheat: Reheat steak and shrimp pasta in a pan with a tablespoon or two of milk over medium heat, stirring frequently until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1140kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 80g | Fat: 82g | Saturated Fat: 41g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 575mg | Sodium: 3576mg | Sugar: 7g