Bold Cajun Blackened Steak & Shrimp

🥩🦐 BLACKENED STEAK & SHRIMP ALFREDO WITH CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE 🍝✨

🔥 Ready to impress your taste buds in just 45 minutes? This creamy, cheesy, and indulgent pasta loaded with perfectly seared steak and shrimp will have everyone asking for seconds! 👏💖

👉 Ingredients:

◾ 2 ribeye steaks (about 8 oz each)

◾ 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

◾ 3 tbsp Cajun or blackened seasoning

◾ 3 tbsp olive oil, divided

◾ 12 oz fettuccine pasta

◾ 3 tbsp unsalted butter

◾ 4 cloves garlic, minced

◾ 2 cups heavy cream

◾ 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

◾ 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese (optional)

◾ Salt & black pepper, to taste

◾ Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

🔹 Directions:

1️⃣ Cook Pasta: Boil fettuccine according to package until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2️⃣ Season & Sear Steak: Pat steaks dry, rub with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil & Cajun seasoning. Sear 4–5 mins per side in a hot skillet. Remove, cover, rest.

3️⃣ Cook Shrimp: In same skillet, add remaining olive oil. Season shrimp, sear 1–2 mins per side. Remove.

4️⃣ Make Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, sauté garlic 1 min. Pour in heavy cream, simmer gently, then stir in Parmesan & Romano until creamy. Season with salt & pepper.

5️⃣ Combine: Toss pasta in sauce, plate, top with shrimp & steak slices. Garnish with parsley.

⏱️ Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 30 mins | Total: 45 mins

🍽️ Servings: 4 | 🔥 Calories: 720 kcal

💡 Tips:

✅ Swap fettuccine for linguine or penne.

✅ Use medium heat for shrimp to avoid rubbery texture.

✅ Add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce for extra depth.