Juicy Steak & Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients
1 lb raw large shrimp Don’t use those baby, salad shrimp in my dang recipe!
3/4 of a 16oz pkg of Fettuccine pasta cooked**
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
1 TBS olive oil
2 TBS butter
1 tsp minced garlic
1/3 cup white wine I use Chardonnay or chicken broth
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
Season the shrimp with the onion powder, garlic powder, Herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning, lemon pepper, paprika, and 1 tsp of the Cajun seasoning.
In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat
Add in the shrimp and cook until they are pink. (Do not over cook.)
Remove the shrimp and tint with foil to keep warm
Add the butter to the same pan.
Once it melts, add in the garlic and sauté for 30 secs
Pour in the wine and stir to deglaze the pan
After the wine reduces, pour in the heavy cream.
Bring it to a simmer.
Add in the Parmesan cheese and the other tsp of Cajun seasoning
Turn the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer for 5-6 mins.
Taste and adjusting seasoning as needed
Add the cooked pasta and shrimp (optional) to the sauce and toss well to coat.
Garnish with fresh parsley
Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
**Make the “okay” sign with your hand. See that little circle your pointer finger and thumb made? That’s the amount of pasta that should be left over in the package. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once it’s done, turn off the heat, but do NOT drain off the water until you’re ready to put the pasta into the sauce. Just drain the water off then add it into the sauce. Do NOT rinse the pasta.
Steak Bites
Buttery and tender, these cast iron seared steak bites are cooked to perfection and then drizzled with homemade garlic butter. Dip these juicy butter steak bites in our garlic aioli dipping sauce.
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Calories: 293
Ingredients
2 pounds sirloin steaks, cut into 2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
pepper Freshly cracked black
Garlic aioli
Method
Pat the steak dry with paper towels and season all over with salt.
Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the steak in a single layer, making sure they aren’t touching, and cook undisturbed until browned, 1-2 minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side, about another 6 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate.
Reduce the heat to low and add the butter to the pan. Once the butter has melted, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Pour the garlic butter over the steak bites and sprinkle with pepper. Serve alongside garlic aioli for dipping.
NOTE: You may have to work in batches when cooking the steak! Just be sure to remove the first batch from the pan before cooking the remaining steak.
Nutrition Info
Per Serving
Amount
Calories293
Protein21 g
Carbohydrates1 g
Total Fat23 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Cholesterol89 mg
sodium240 mg
Total Sugars0 g
