Garlic Butter Steak Shrimp
Enjoy a savory surf-and-turf featuring tender steak and shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfectly seasoned and great for special dinners or weekend indulgence.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet for cooking steak and shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 lb steak ribeye, sirloin, or preferred, sliced or cubed
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 to 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 to 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce optional
- Chopped parsley or chives for garnish optional
- Lemon wedges for serving optional
Instructions
- Pat steak and shrimp dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear steak pieces until browned and cooked to desired doneness, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from pan.
- Add more olive oil to the skillet if needed, then cook shrimp until pink and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside with steak.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce if using; stir to combine.
- Return steak and shrimp to skillet and gently toss to coat with the garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Finish with a pat of cold butter off heat for richer flavor.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Serve alongside crisp salad or crusty bread to enjoy the sauce.