Creamy Cajun Shrimp And Steak Linguine Recipes

CAJUN SHRIMP CHICKEN AND STEAK ALFREDO PASTA

Steps:

• Place the steak pieces inside of a ziploc bag. Set aside.
• Combine 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, brown sugar and ground black pepper in a small bowl.
• Pour the marinade inside of the ziploc bag, covering the meat. Seal tightly and refrigerate for 6-8 hours or preferably overnight.
• Fill a large pot with water and add ½ teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Bring to a boil.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta water and set the noodles aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet or a large pot over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper and Cajun spice.
• Once skillet is hot, add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring constantly until chicken is no longer pink. Scrape into a separate bowl and set aside. Keep the stove on.
• In a medium bowl, add shrimp, olive oil, cajun seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper and toss to combine and coat the shrimp.
• Add shrimp to hot skillet and cook, stirring constantly until shrimp is pink. Scrape shrimp into a separate bowl and set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the hot skillet.
• Remove steak marinade from refrigerator. Remove the steak chunks from the marinade and place in the same skillet in a single layer.
• Cook for 2-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
• Add butter, minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring and tossing to coat the steak. Scrape into a separate bowl and set aside.
• In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Once the butter is melted, add the cream cheese and heat until softened.
• Pour in heavy cream and season with Cajun spice, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
• Bring to a low boil. Once boiling, decrease the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer for 8-10 minutes, whisking occasionally. The sauce should be thick enough to coat a spoon.
• Once sauce has thickened, turn off the heat and add the parmesan. Stir until cheese is melted and combined. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings to your preference.
• Add the pasta and toss around to coat in the Alfredo. Toss in the steak, chicken and shrimp and stir to combine. Serve and enjoy!

CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP AND STEAK LINGUINE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Meanwhile, toss shrimp with 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
• Season steaks with 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, deep skillet over high heat.
• Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Transfer to a large plate and return the skillet to medium-high heat.
• Add garlic, celery, bell pepper and onion to the skillet, and cook, stirring occasionally until browned, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in broth and remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning and simmer until slightly reduced, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove the skillet from the heat.
• Meanwhile, cook linguine in boiling water until al dente, about 10 minutes; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and cook steaks, flipping once until deeply browned, about 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until medium-rare (about 130F) or desired doneness, about 5 minutes more.
• Allow steaks to rest 5 minutes; discard twine and slice.
• Add drained pasta and cream to the skillet with vegetables and toss well.
• Add shrimp, parsley, lemon juice and reserved pasta water, if needed to moisten, and toss again.
• Serve sliced steak over pasta, with any juices drizzled over the top.

CAJUN SURF AND TURF PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the fettucine according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
• Sprinkle the steak and shrimp with 1 teaspoon each of the Cajun seasoning, along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Heat the butter and olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted and the oil is hot, add the steak and shrimp and cook until the steak has browned on all sides and the shrimp are opaque and almost cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove the steak and shrimp to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Add the bell peppers and onion to the same skillet, then sprinkle over the remaining teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Cook until the veggies begin to blacken, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and garlic, then stir gently for an additional 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock and wine, stirring to release all the flavors from the bottom of the skillet. Allow to cook for a couple minutes, then reduce the heat slightly. Add the cream, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce, then continue to cook until the sauce has started to thicken. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
• Add the steak and shrimp back to the skillet along with any juices left on the plate, then stir. Add the fettuccine and toss to combine.
• Garnish the skillet with the scallions and parsley, then serve and enjoy.

CREAMY SHRIMP LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute the onion, garlic and oregano in butter until onion is crisp-tender. Gradually add the cream and cheeses; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Add the shrimp; heat through. Drain linguine; top with shrimp mixture.