🥩🦐 Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce (Surf & Turf)
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Serves: 2–3
Calories: ~720–780 per serving
🛒 Ingredients
For the Steak
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (8–10 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Cajun Shrimp Sauce
- ½ lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to heat preference)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked if possible)
- Optional: pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley, chopped (garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook the steaks
Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear steaks 3–4 minutes per side (medium-rare), adding butter during the last minute and basting.
Remove and let rest. - Cook the shrimp
In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add shrimp, season with Cajun seasoning, and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside. - Make the creamy Cajun sauce
Add garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds.
Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Add cream, paprika, and optional cayenne. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. - Finish the sauce
Stir in Parmesan until smooth. Return shrimp to the pan and simmer 1–2 minutes. - Serve
Spoon the creamy Cajun shrimp sauce over rested steaks. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Buttered rice or creamy polenta
- Roasted asparagus or green beans
🔥 Pro Tips
- For extra depth, add a splash of white wine before the cream
- Blackened steak pairs perfectly with the Cajun sauce
- Swap shrimp for scallops for a luxe twist
If you’d like, I can:
- Make this low-carb / keto
- Adjust spice level 🌶️
- Turn it into a one-pan meal
- Calculate exact macros
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