STEAK:
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1 Ib. steak, cut into cubes (you can use Ribeye or Sirloin)
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1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
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1 Tbsp garlic powder
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1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
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1 Tbsp hot sauce
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1 Tbsp brown sugar
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1 tsp ground black pepper
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2 Tbsp butter
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/8 – 1/4 tsp crushed red chili pepper flakes (optional)
PASTA:
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½ tsp salt
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1 Tbsp olive oil
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1 Ib. Penne Pasta
SHRIMP:
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10 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined (if frozen, thawed)
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1 Tbsp olive oil
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1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
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Pinch of Salt
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Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
ALFREDO SAUCE:
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½ cup unsalted butter
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4 oz. cream cheese softened to room temperature
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2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream
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1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
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1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
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1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
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1 and ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Place the steak pieces inside of a Ziploc bag. Set aside.
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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.
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Pour the marinade inside of the Ziploc bag, covering the meat. Seal tightly and refrigerate for 6-8 hours or preferably overnight.
For the Pasta
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Fill a large pot with water and add ½ teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Bring to a boil.
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Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions.
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Drain the pasta water and set the noodles aside.
FOR THE SHRIMP:
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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.
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Add shrimp to hot skillet and cook, stirring constantly until shrimp is pink. Scrape shrimp into a separate bowl and set aside.
FOR THE STEAK:
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the hot skillet.
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Remove steak marinade from the refrigerator. Remove the steak chunks from the marinade and place them in the same skillet in a single layer.
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Cook for 2-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
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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.
FOR THE ALFREDO SAUCE:
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In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Once the butter is melted, add the cream cheese and heat until softened.
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Pour in heavy cream and season with Cajun spice, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
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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.
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Once the 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.
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Add the pasta and toss it around to coat in the Alfredo. Toss in the steak, and shrimp and stir to combine. Serve and enjoy!
NOTES:
You can definitely use your favorite marinade recipe or prepare your steak however you prefer