Blackened Steak & Shrimp Alfredo: The Creamy, Spicy Comfort Food You Need

Let’s talk about the ultimate indulgence: tender blackened steak, juicy shrimp, and silky Alfredo sauce all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. This dish is my go-to when I want to feel fancy without spending hours in the kitchen. The smoky, spicy kick from the blackened seasoning paired with the rich, creamy Alfredo is a match made in food heaven. Bonus? It’s ready in 30 minutes flat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Restaurant-Worthy: Looks and tastes like it came from a high-end bistro.
• Quick & Easy: Perfect for weeknights or date nights.
• Customizable: Swap proteins or adjust the spice level to your taste.

Ingredients
Serves 4

• 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
• 1 lb sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp blackened seasoning (store-bought or homemade—see notes)
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: Chopped parsley or red pepper flakes for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Season & Sear: Toss steak and shrimp with blackened seasoning. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside. Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter with remaining olive oil. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Add reserved pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
4. Combine: Toss cooked pasta, steak, and shrimp in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve: Divide into bowls, garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes, and sprinkle with extra Parmesan.

Pro Tips

• Homemade Blackened Seasoning: Mix 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp thyme, ½ tsp cayenne, and ½ tsp black pepper.
• Shrimp Swap: Use chicken or scallops if you’re not a shrimp fan.
• Extra Creamy: Add a splash of cream cheese or mascarpone to the Alfredo sauce.

Serving Suggestions
Pair with garlic bread, a crisp Caesar salad, or a glass of Chardonnay for the full experience.

blackened steak

Let’s talk about the ultimate indulgence: tender blackened steak, juicy shrimp, and silky Alfredo sauce all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. This dish is my go-to when I want to feel fancy without spending hours in the kitchen. The smoky, spicy kick from the blackened seasoning paired with the rich, creamy Alfredo is a match made in food heaven. Bonus? It’s ready in 30 minutes flat.

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Equipment

• 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
• 1 lb sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp blackened seasoning (store-bought or homemade—see notes)
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Ingredients

  

• 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
• 1 lb sirloin steak thinly sliced
• 12 oz large shrimp peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp blackened seasoning store-bought or homemade—see notes
• 2 tbsp olive oil divided
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving

Instructions

 

• Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter with remaining olive oil. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Add reserved pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
• Combine: Toss cooked pasta, steak, and shrimp in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve: Divide into bowls, garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes, and sprinkle with extra Parmesan.
• Pro Tips
• Homemade Blackened Seasoning: Mix 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp thyme, ½ tsp cayenne, and ½ tsp black pepper.
• Shrimp Swap: Use chicken or scallops if you’re not a shrimp fan.
• Extra Creamy: Add a splash of cream cheese or mascarpone to the Alfredo sauce.
• Serving Suggestions
• Pair with garlic bread, a crisp Caesar salad, or a glass of Chardonnay for the full experience.