Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning and creamy Alfredo sauce with tender steak in this delightful Creamy Cajun Steak Alfredo recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
Fettuccine Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
Steak:
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak
Cajun Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (divided)
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil fettuccine until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Steak: Season and sear the steak until desired doneness, then slice thinly.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, then add cream, Cajun seasoning, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss pasta in sauce, adding reserved water if needed. Top with steak slices, parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or extra Cajun seasoning.
- You can substitute chicken or shrimp for the steak.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
