Rich, bold, and restaurant-worthy—this Blackened Steak & Shrimp Alfredo is the ultimate comfort pasta. Juicy blackened steak bites, tender shrimp, and a creamy Parmesan Alfredo sauce come together for a meal that feels fancy but is totally doable at home.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
Pasta
225 g penne pasta
Shrimp
450 g large shrimp, raw, deveined, tails removed
1 tsp blackened seasoning
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Steak
450 g top sirloin steak, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
1 tsp blackened seasoning
57 g unsalted butter
Alfredo Sauce
1 small yellow onion, diced (about 80 g)
2 tsp garlic, minced
476 ml heavy whipping cream
200 g Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 tbsp blackened seasoning
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
To finish
Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 240 ml pasta water, drain, and set aside.
Cook the shrimp
Season shrimp evenly with blackened seasoning. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until just opaque. Remove and keep warm.
Sear the steak
Season steak cubes with blackened seasoning. Increase skillet heat to high and add butter. Once melted, sear steak for 1–2 minutes per side until browned and medium-rare. Transfer to the plate with shrimp.
Build the sauce
Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion and sauté 3–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Make it creamy
Pour in heavy cream and 60–120 ml reserved pasta water. Stir in Parmesan, blackened seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly until smooth and slightly thickened.
Combine
Add cooked penne to the sauce and toss to coat. Add more pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
Finish & serve
Top pasta with shrimp and steak. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Serving Ideas
Serve with garlic bread or a simple green salad
Add extra Parmesan or chili flakes for heat
Perfect for date night or weekend dinners