Creamy Cajun Steak Alfredo
Ingredients:
12 oz fettuccine pasta 🍝
1 lb steak (ribeye, sirloin, or filet), sliced into strips 🥩
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning 🌶️
2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
3 tbsp unsalted butter 🧈
4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 ½ cups heavy cream 🥛
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
½ tsp salt 🧂
½ tsp black pepper 🌿
½ tsp paprika (optional for extra smokiness) 🌶️
½ cup pasta water (reserved) 💦
Fresh parsley & grated Parmesan for garnish 🌿🧀
Instructions:
Cook the pasta: Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside 🍝.
Season the steak: Coat steak strips with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper 🌶️🥩.
Sear the steak: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside 🔥.
Make the Alfredo sauce: In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute) 🧄🧈.
Add the cream & cheese: Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously. Add Parmesan cheese, paprika, and a splash of pasta water to create a silky sauce 🥛🧀.
Combine everything: Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well to coat with the creamy sauce. Add the steak back to the pan and gently stir 🔥.
Garnish & serve: Top with fresh parsley, extra Parmesan, and a pinch of Cajun seasoning for extra spice 🌿🧀.
Enjoy this bold, creamy, and spicy Cajun Steak Alfredo—the perfect comfort meal! 🤤🍝🔥