Description
A rich and spicy Cajun shrimp and steak Alfredo pasta dish with creamy sauce and bold flavors.
Ingredients
- For the Alfredo Sauce:
- Unsalted Butter (3 tablespoons)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Heavy Cream (1½ cups)
- Parmesan Cheese (1 cup, grated)
- Cajun Seasoning (1 teaspoon, optional)
- Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
- For the Pasta:
- Fettuccine or Penne Pasta (300 g)
- Salt (for pasta water)
- Optional Toppings:
- Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Lemon Wedges
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain.
- Melt butter in a pan and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Toss cooked pasta in the Alfredo sauce.
- Cook shrimp and steak separately with Cajun seasoning.
- Combine everything and garnish with parsley, red pepper flakes, and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture.
- Reserve some pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Cajun shrimp, steak Alfredo pasta, creamy pasta, spicy pasta