Cajun Surf and Turf – The Ultimate Steak & Seafood Feast!

Ingredients:
For the Steak:
2 ribeye or filet mignon steaks (or your favorite cut)
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Shrimp:
1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Fresh parsley for garnish
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp chopped parsley
Instructions:

Prepare the Steaks:

Pat steaks dry and season generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over high heat.
Add the steaks and cook 3-5 minutes per side (depending on your preferred doneness).
In the last minute of cooking, add 1 tbsp butter and minced garlic, basting the steaks for extra flavor.
Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes.

Cook the Cajun Shrimp:

In the same pan, add 1 tbsp olive oil & 1 tbsp butter over medium heat.
Add the shrimp, Cajun seasoning, and minced garlic, cooking 1-2 minutes per side until pink.
Drizzle with lemon juice and remove from heat.

Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:

Melt 3 tbsp butter in a small pan.
Stir in Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, and chopped parsley.

Serve & Enjoy!

Plate the steak and top with Cajun shrimp.
Drizzle with the garlic butter sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve with mashed potatoes, grilled veggies, or Cajun rice!