Description
A luxurious surf-and-turf pasta dish featuring blackened steak and shrimp tossed in a rich, creamy Parmesan Alfredo sauce. Bold, smoky flavors meet comforting indulgence in this restaurant-quality meal made right at home.
Ingredients
12 oz fettuccine pasta
1 lb skirt or flank steak
12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons blackened seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Pat the steak dry and season both sides generously with blackened seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the steak for 3–4 minutes per side until desired doneness. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Season the shrimp with blackened seasoning and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through. Set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, sauté the garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and milk, stirring to bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Fold in the sliced steak and cooked shrimp.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan before serving hot.
Notes
Use Cajun seasoning for a spicier twist.
Swap steak for blackened chicken as an alternative protein.
Lighten the sauce by using half-and-half and omitting butter.
Add sautéed vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra texture and nutrition.
Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of cream or milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 820
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 260mg
