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Blackened Steak And Shrimp Alfredo

Ingredients
  

Pasta:

  • 8 oz penne pasta

Shrimp:

  • 1 lbs large shrimp raw, deveined, tail removed
  • 1 tsp blackened seasoning
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Steak:

  • 1 lbs top sirloin steak cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tsp blackened seasoning
  • ¼ cup ½ stick / 57 g unsalted butter

Sauce:

  • 1 small yellow onion diced (about ½ cup)
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 2 cups 476 g heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups 200 g parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp blackened seasoning
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

Pasta

  • Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add penne and cook al dente according to package directions.
  • Step 2: Reserve 1 cup of pasta water; drain the rest. Set aside.

Shrimp

  • Step 1: Season shrimp evenly with blackened seasoning.
  • Step 2: To a large, 13-inch skillet over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add shrimp. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until opaque. Transfer to a plate and tent to keep warm.

Steak

  • Step 1: Season steak evenly with blackened seasoning.
  • Step 2: Increase heat to high. Add butter to the skillet and allow it to start to melt. Place steak in the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until browned outside and pink inside. Transfer to the plate with shrimp and tent to keep warm.

Sauce

  • Step 1: Reduce heat to medium. Add onions. Cook until softened (3-5 minutes).
  • Step 2: Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add heavy cream, ¼ to ½ cup of pasta water, parmesan cheese, blackened seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Step 3: Add noodles to the skillet and toss to coat. Add more pasta water as needed to reach the desired consistency.
  • Step 4: Top the pasta with the cooked shrimp and steak. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.