Steak with Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce

🥩✨ Steak with Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce 🍤🌶️

🔥 The ultimate surf & turf—juicy steak meets buttery Cajun shrimp in a garlicky cream sauce. Bold, rich, and unforgettable comfort food!

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 min

🔥 Cook Time: 25 min

🍽️ Servings: 2

⚡ Calories: ~720 per serving

🔹️ Ingredients

◾️ For the Steak

👉 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (1 inch thick)

👉 Salt & black pepper, to taste

👉 1 tbsp olive oil

👉 2 tbsp butter 🧈

👉 3 garlic cloves, smashed

👉 Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs 🌿 (optional)

◾️ For the Cajun Shrimp Sauce

👉 ½ lb (225 g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined

👉 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)

👉 2 tbsp butter 🧈

👉 3 garlic cloves, minced

👉 ½ cup diced onion 🧅

👉 ½ cup diced red or yellow bell pepper 🫑

👉 1 cup heavy cream 🥛

👉 ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated 🧀

👉 Juice of ½ lemon 🍋

👉 Salt & black pepper, to taste

👉 Fresh parsley 🌿 (for garnish)

▶️ How To Make It

1️⃣ Sear the Steaks

Pat steaks dry, season with salt & pepper. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet.

Sear 3–4 min per side (medium-rare). Add butter, garlic & herbs, baste in the last minute.

Remove, cover loosely, and rest.

2️⃣ Cook the Shrimp

Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning.

Melt butter in the same skillet, sauté garlic 30 sec, then cook shrimp 1–2 min per side until pink. Remove.

3️⃣ Make the Sauce

Sauté onions & peppers until softened.

Pour in cream + Parmesan, stir until thick & silky.

Return shrimp, squeeze lemon juice, toss to coat.

4️⃣ Assemble & Serve

Plate steak, spoon shrimp cream sauce over the top.

Garnish with parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes 🥔, pasta 🍝, or rice 🍚.

✨ Tips & Variations

✅ Add smoked paprika or cayenne 🌶️ for extra heat.

✅ Deglaze with a splash of white wine 🍷 before adding cream.

✅ Swap steak with chicken or salmon 🐟 for a twist.