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Blackened Steak Shrimp Alfredo

Blackened Steak Shrimp Alfredo

This dish combines spicy blackened steak and shrimp with creamy Alfredo sauce and penne pasta for a rich, flavor-packed surf and turf dinner perfect for a moderate skill cook.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 1100 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 13-inch skillet
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 pound large raw shrimp deveined, tail removed
  • 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound top sirloin steak cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning
  • 1/4 cup 1/2 stick, 57 g unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 cups 476 g heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups 200 g freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat and cook the penne pasta al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set pasta aside.
  • Season the shrimp evenly with blackened seasoning. Heat vegetable oil in a 13-inch skillet over medium heat, cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until opaque. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Season the steak cubes evenly with blackened seasoning. Increase skillet heat to high and add butter, letting it melt. Add steak cubes and cook 1-2 minutes per side until browned outside and pink inside. Transfer to the plate with shrimp and cover to keep warm.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onions to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour in heavy cream, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, parmesan cheese, blackened seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly.
  • Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly with the sauce, adding more pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
  • Top the pasta with cooked shrimp and steak cubes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor and smooth sauce texture.
  • For a spicier dish, increase the blackened seasoning amount.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat gently to prevent sauce separation.