Description
Juicy seared steak topped with a rich, creamy Cajun shrimp sauce made with garlic, cream, and bold spices—an indulgent, restaurant-worthy surf-and-turf meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season steaks with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear steaks 3–5 minutes per side for desired doneness. Remove and let rest.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat, add heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and chili flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens slightly.
- Return shrimp to the pan and coat in sauce. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Spoon creamy Cajun shrimp sauce over steaks, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning and chili flakes to control spice level.
- Use peeled tail-off shrimp for easier eating.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 205mg
Keywords: cajun shrimp steak, surf and turf, creamy shrimp sauce, steak dinner, spicy steak topping