Blackened Steak Shrimp Alfredo (Printable Version)
Spicy blackened steak and shrimp mingle with creamy Alfredo sauce over tender penne pasta.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Pasta
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8 ounces penne pasta
→ Shrimp
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1 pound large shrimp, raw, deveined, tail removed
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1 teaspoon blackened seasoning
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
→ Steak
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1 pound top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 teaspoon blackened seasoning
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¼ cup unsalted butter (0.5 stick, 57 grams)
→ Sauce
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1 small yellow onion, diced (about ½ cup)
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2 teaspoons garlic, minced
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2 cups heavy whipping cream (476 grams)
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2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese (200 grams)
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1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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Chopped parsley for garnish
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add penne and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain remaining water and set pasta aside.
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Season shrimp evenly with 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning. Heat vegetable oil in a 13-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until opaque. Transfer shrimp to a plate and tent to keep warm.
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Season steak cubes evenly with 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning. Increase skillet heat to high and melt butter. Add steak and sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned outside and pink inside. Transfer to plate with shrimp and tent to keep warm.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Pour in heavy cream, add ¼ to ½ cup reserved pasta water, parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir continuously until cheese melts and sauce slightly thickens.
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Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Add additional pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Top with cooked shrimp and steak. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Reserve pasta water before draining to help adjust sauce consistency.