Here’s a steak and shrimp pasta recipe that’s rich, savory, and easy to make 🍝🥩🍤
Steak & Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or linguine)
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), sliced thin
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tsp paprika or Cajun seasoning (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- ¼ cup pasta water (as needed)
- Optional: parsley or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water; reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
- Season steak and shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat oil/butter in a large skillet over medium-high.
- Sear steak quickly (2–3 min per side); remove.
- Cook shrimp in same pan until pink (1–2 min per side); remove.
- Lower heat, add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in cream and Parmesan; simmer until slightly thick.
- Add pasta and a little pasta water to loosen sauce.
- Return steak and shrimp; toss gently until coated.
- Garnish and serve.
Flavor Variations
- Garlic butter (skip cream, add more butter & lemon)
- Cajun style (use Cajun seasoning + bell peppers)
- Alfredo (extra cream & Parmesan)
- Scampi-inspired (garlic, butter, lemon)
Tips
- Slice steak against the grain for tenderness
- Don’t overcook shrimp
- Finish with fresh herbs for balance
If you want, I can help you make it spicy, lighter, or turn it into a baked pasta version.
