Description
A rich and savory dish combining seared steak with succulent shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for weeknights or small gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-8 oz) ribeye steaks (or preferred cut)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Season both sides of the ribeye steaks generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the olive oil and let it heat for a minute.
- Place the steaks in the pan and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Add the butter to the pan with a sprig of rosemary or thyme.
- Baste the steaks with the melted butter for extra flavor.
- Remove the steaks from the pan and let them rest for about 5 minutes.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, crushed red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice.
- Slice the rested steaks against the grain and arrange on plates.
- Spoon the creamy garlic shrimp and sauce over the steak and serve.
Notes
Perfect for weeknight dinners, this dish can be paired with various sides like mashed potatoes or a crisp salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 240mg