cajun shrimp and steak alfredo pasta

STEAK:

1 Ib. steak, cut into cubes (you can use Ribeye or Sirloin)

1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1 Tbsp garlic powder

1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning

1 Tbsp hot sauce

1 Tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp ground black pepper

2 Tbsp butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/8 – 1/4 tsp crushed red chili pepper flakes (optional)

PASTA:

½ tsp salt

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 Ib. Penne Pasta

SHRIMP:

10 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined (if frozen, thawed)

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning

Pinch of Salt

Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

ALFREDO SAUCE:

½ cup unsalted butter

4 oz. cream cheese softened to room temperature

2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream

1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning

1/2 tsp salt, or to taste

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

1 and ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan

INSTRUCTIONS

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.