Description
Cajun steak alfredo delivers rich, spicy flavors that blend Italian and Southern American cuisines. Pepper-crusted steak meets silky pasta, creating a memorable meal you’ll savor with intense pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsps Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then add fettuccine and cook for 8-9 minutes until perfectly al dente. Drain pasta and set aside.
- Select a heavy skillet and heat olive oil over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling surface for the steak.
- Season the steak generously with salt, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning, ensuring even coverage across the entire surface.
- Place steak in the hot skillet, cooking approximately 4-5 minutes per side to achieve desired doneness. Remove steak and let rest momentarily.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and melt butter until it becomes golden and fragrant.
- Add minced garlic to the butter, stirring quickly to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, gently blending with butter and garlic over low heat.
- Gradually whisk grated Parmesan cheese into the cream mixture, stirring continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and velvety.
- Slice the rested steak into thin, diagonal strips against the meat’s natural grain.
- Reintroduce sliced steak and drained pasta into the creamy sauce, gently tossing to ensure complete coating.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning intensity by reducing or increasing the amount based on personal spice tolerance for a customized heat level.
- Choose ribeye or sirloin steak for maximum tenderness and rich flavor profile in this indulgent pasta dish.
- Create a lighter version by substituting heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce overall calorie content.
- Prepare ingredients beforehand to ensure smooth cooking process and prevent overcooking delicate components like steak and sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg