Description
Indulge in a luxurious surf and turf experience with this Steak with Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce recipe. Tender ribeye steaks are paired with succulent shrimp in a rich and spicy cream sauce, creating a dish that’s perfect for a special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steaks:
- 2 ribeye steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 oz large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (plus more for shrimp)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Steaks: Season the steaks with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Sear in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side. Rest the steaks.
- Cook the Shrimp and Make the Sauce: Melt butter in the same skillet, add shrimp and Cajun seasoning, cook until pink. Add garlic, then pour in cream and stir in Parmesan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Return steaks to the skillet or plate, spoon the creamy Cajun shrimp sauce on top. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute ribeye with NY strip or filet mignon.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne to the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or sautéed greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
