Steak and Garlic Butter Shrimp (Printable Version)
Juicy seared steak paired with tender garlic butter shrimp for an indulgent surf and turf dinner.
# What You Need:
→ Meats & Seafood
01 - 4 ribeye steaks (8 oz each), or sirloin
02 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Marinade & Seasonings
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 2 teaspoons salt
05 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
08 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
12 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How To Make It:
01 - Pat steaks and shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels. Brush steaks with olive oil and season both sides with salt, pepper, half the paprika, and half the Italian seasoning.
02 - Toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with the remaining paprika and Italian seasoning until evenly coated. Set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat until smoking. Sear steaks for 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust to desired doneness. Transfer to a plate, tent loosely with foil, and let rest.
04 - In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
05 - Add seasoned shrimp in a single layer to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes per side until pink, curled, and just cooked through. Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
06 - Arrange rested steaks on plates and top generously with garlic butter shrimp and pan sauce. Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- The garlic butter pan sauce basically makes itself while the shrimp cook, so you get a luxurious finish with almost zero extra work.
- It feels restaurant worthy but honestly comes together faster than delivery on a busy weeknight.
02 -
- Resting the steaks is not optional because cutting in too early lets all the juices run out and you end up with dry meat.
- Cooking the shrimp in the same pan as the steaks means every bit of flavor builds on the last, so do not wash the pan between steps.
03 -
- Press gently on the center of the steak with your finger while it cooks, because once it springs back with just a little give, you have hit medium rare perfectly.
- The shrimp are done the moment they form a C shape, and if they curl into a tight O you have gone too far.