Description
Juicy seared steak topped with a rich and flavorful creamy Cajun shrimp sauce for a restaurant-quality surf-and-turf meal.
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, divided
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the steaks on both sides with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steaks 3–5 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Remove and rest.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the shrimp. Season with the remaining Cajun seasoning and cook until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 1–2 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Simmer until the sauce thickens, then return shrimp to the skillet and coat in the sauce.
- Serve steaks topped with creamy Cajun shrimp sauce and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use spicy Cajun seasoning for extra heat.
- Swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American