Description
Creamy Cajun steak and shrimp pasta with a rich garlic cream sauce, smoky Cajun spices, and tender steak and shrimp, a quick, flavorful Southern-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak
½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp Cajun seasoning, divided
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
½ cup Parmesan cheese
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
12 oz fettuccine or linguine
1 tbsp salt for boiling water
Parsley and Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook pasta until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water.
2. Season steak with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; sear 3–4 minutes per side.
3. Rest and slice steak thinly.
4. Cook shrimp with remaining Cajun seasoning for 2–3 minutes; set aside.
5. Melt butter, sauté garlic, and stir in cream, Parmesan, paprika, and chili flakes.
6. Add pasta, steak, and shrimp; toss to coat in sauce.
7. Serve hot with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
Use cast iron for a perfect sear.
Add bell peppers or sun-dried tomatoes for color.
Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American