Steak And Shrimp: How to Cook the Perfect Surf and Turf
A classic surf-and-turf dinner featuring juicy, perfectly seared steak and tender garlic butter shrimp an impressive yet easy meal ideal for date night or special occasions.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Steak:
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1. Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3. Sear steaks for 3–5 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- 4. Add butter and smashed garlic to the pan and baste steaks; remove and rest.
- 5. In the same or separate skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- 6. Add garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant.
- 7. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- 8. Finish shrimp with lemon juice and parsley.
- 9. Serve steak topped with butter and shrimp on the side.
Notes
- Let steak rest before slicing for best juiciness.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 62g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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