Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, raw, deveined, tail removed
- 1 pound top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning (divided for shrimp and steak)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced (about ½ cup)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 cups (476 g) heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups (200 g) parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Creating this dish is like conducting an orchestra, where each ingredient plays its part to perfection:
- Pasta: Boil penne until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water; drain the rest.
- Shrimp: Season with blackened seasoning. Sauté in oil until opaque. Set aside.
- Steak: Season and sear in butter until browned. Set aside with shrimp.
- Sauce: Sauté onions and garlic. Add cream, pasta water, cheese, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until thickened.
- Combine: Mix pasta with sauce, top with shrimp and steak. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For an extra kick, adjust the amount of blackened seasoning to suit your taste.
- Don’t rush the searing of the steak; a good crust adds depth to the dish.
- Freshly grated parmesan is key for a smooth, rich sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 1100 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 70g
- Saturated Fat: 35g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 65g
- Cholesterol: 350mg