Description
Surf and turf Steak and Shrimp brings together tender beef and succulent seafood for a restaurant-quality meal that’s surprisingly simple to prepare at home. Grilling these protein partners creates a delicious combination that will impress your dinner guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 ribeye steaks (12–16 oz each)
- 1 pound large shrimp (16–20 count)
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for steak)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for shrimp)
- 4 cloves garlic (for steak)
- 3 cloves garlic (for shrimp)
- 4 cloves garlic (for garlic butter sauce)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for shrimp)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (for garlic butter sauce)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for steak)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for garlic butter sauce)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for shrimp)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for garlic butter sauce)
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for garlic butter sauce)
Instructions
- Remove your steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Pat each 12-16 oz ribeye completely dry using paper towels. Season generously with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
- Toss 1 pound large shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Set aside to marinate.
- Preheat your cast-iron skillet over high heat for 3-4 minutes until smoking hot. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and carefully place seasoned steaks in the pan. Sear for exactly 3-4 minutes on each side at 400°F for medium-rare doneness.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 rosemary sprigs to the skillet. Tilt pan and continuously baste steaks with melted butter for 1 additional minute. Transfer steaks to a cutting board and let rest for 5-7 minutes.
- Using the same hot skillet, cook marinated shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn completely pink and opaque. Splash 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice into the pan to deglaze and capture extra flavor.
- Create garlic butter sauce by melting 4 tablespoons butter with 4 minced garlic cloves in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Slice rested steaks against the grain into ½-inch thick pieces. Arrange steak slices and shrimp on serving plates. Drizzle generously with warm garlic butter sauce and garnish with additional chopped parsley.
Notes
- Room temperature meat ensures even cooking and helps achieve a perfect sear on your steaks.
- Pat steaks and shrimp completely dry to guarantee a beautiful golden-brown exterior without steaming.
- Cast-iron skillet delivers the best heat distribution and creates an incredible crust on the proteins.
- Let steaks rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, keeping the meat tender and flavorful.
- For a low-carb or keto version, serve over cauliflower rice or with roasted vegetables instead of traditional sides.
- Fresh ingredients make a massive difference – use high-quality sea salt, fresh garlic, and good butter for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 31 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 1120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 85 g
- Saturated Fat: 32 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 48 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 88 g
- Cholesterol: 390 mg