Description
Succulent Cajun steak alfredo delivers a spicy southern culinary adventure that blends creamy pasta with bold Creole flavors. Louisiana-inspired ingredients create a hearty meal you’ll savor with passion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ribeye or sirloin steak
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 12 oz (340 g) fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp Cajun seasoning (optional, for extra kick)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp salt (for pasta water)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsps chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Steak: Meticulously pat steak dry and massage with Cajun spices, creating an aromatic and flavorful exterior that promises intense taste.
- Sear Meat: Heat cast-iron skillet to scorching temperatures, ensuring a dramatic golden-brown crust that seals in succulent juices and develops caramelized edges.
- Cook Pasta: Simultaneously boil fettuccine in generously salted water, achieving perfect al dente texture while preparing steak, reserving a splash of starchy cooking liquid.
- Craft Sauce: In the same skillet post-steak, melt butter and introduce minced garlic, creating a fragrant foundation for the Alfredo sauce, then gradually whisk in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese with continuous stirring.
- Combine Components: Toss fettuccine into the velvety sauce, ensuring each pasta strand is luxuriously coated, then strategically layer sliced Cajun-spiced steak atop the creamy pasta.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan, presenting a visually stunning dish that promises explosive flavor combinations and restaurant-quality elegance.
Notes
- Optimize Steak Searing: Use a blazing hot cast-iron skillet to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust, preventing moisture loss and maximizing flavor intensity.
- Temperature Control for Meat: Let steak reach room temperature before cooking, ensuring even heat distribution and preventing tough, uneven cooking results.
- Sauce Consistency Management: Keep Alfredo sauce smooth by whisking continuously and maintaining medium-low heat, preventing separation or grainy texture during preparation.
- Dietary Adaptation Technique: Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for lighter version, use gluten-free pasta for celiac-friendly option, or replace steak with grilled chicken for alternative protein preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg