Recipes

Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce (Surf and Turf) ๐Ÿฅฉ๐Ÿค

Ingredients:

2 steaks (your choice: ribeye, filet mignon, or strip) ๐Ÿฅฉ
1 tablespoon olive oil ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ
Salt & pepper to taste ๐Ÿง‚
1 tablespoon butter ๐Ÿงˆ
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined ๐Ÿค
2 garlic cloves, minced ๐Ÿง„
1/2 cup heavy cream ๐Ÿฅ›
1/4 cup chicken broth ๐Ÿ—
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
1/2 teaspoon paprika ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
1/2 teaspoon thyme ๐ŸŒฟ
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (for garnish) ๐ŸŒฟ

Instructions:

Cook the Steak:

Season both sides of the steaks with salt ๐Ÿง‚ and pepper.
Heat olive oil ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the steaks to your desired doneness (about 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare).
Once cooked, remove from the skillet and set aside to rest.
Prepare the Shrimp Sauce:

In the same skillet, melt butter ๐Ÿงˆ over medium heat.
Add minced garlic ๐Ÿง„ and sautรฉ for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the shrimp ๐Ÿค and season with Cajun seasoning ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ, paprika ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ, and thyme ๐ŸŒฟ. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes), then remove the shrimp and set aside.
Make the Creamy Sauce:

In the same skillet, add heavy cream ๐Ÿฅ› and chicken broth ๐Ÿ—. Stir to combine, scraping up any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pan.
Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, thickening slightly.
Return the shrimp to the pan and mix well, allowing them to heat through in the creamy sauce.
Assemble the Dish:

Place the cooked steak on a plate.
Pour the creamy Cajun shrimp sauce with shrimp on top of the steak.
Garnish & Serve:

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley ๐ŸŒฟ for a pop of color and freshness.

Enjoy! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฅฉ๐Ÿค
This Surf and Turf dish is perfect for a romantic dinner or any special occasion. The creamy, spicy Cajun sauce perfectly complements the rich flavor of the steak and shrimp. ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ”ฅ

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