Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce (Surf & Turf Delight)

Indulge in the ultimate surf-and-turf dinner! Tender steak topped with succulent shrimp in a creamy Cajun sauce—perfect for a special night in.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories/Serving: ~580

Ingredients

For the Steak:

• 4 ribeye or sirloin steaks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper (to taste)

For the Cajun Shrimp Sauce:

• 1 lb shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

1. Cook the Steak:

• Season steaks with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Set aside and keep warm.

1. Prepare the Shrimp:

• In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté shrimp with Cajun seasoning until pink and cooked through (about 2-3 minutes). Remove and set aside.

1. Make the Sauce:

• Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
• Mix in Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, and more Cajun seasoning to taste. Let the sauce thicken for 3-4 minutes.

1. Combine & Serve:

• Return shrimp to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce.
• Spoon the creamy shrimp sauce over the steaks. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.