A quick and delicious recipe for garlic butter steak and shrimp, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Skillet
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound sirloin steak or ribeye, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving
Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
Prepare the steak. Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
Season the shrimp. Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Sear the steak. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Sear for about 2–3 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness. Transfer to a plate and let it rest.
Cook the shrimp. Reduce the heat to medium. Add a little more oil if the skillet is dry, then cook the shrimp for about 1–2 minutes per side, until opaque and cooked through. Transfer to the plate with the steak.
Make the garlic butter. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Avoid browning the garlic.
Season the sauce. Stir in the lemon juice, Italian seasoning, parsley, and red pepper flakes if desired. Scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor.
Combine everything. Return the steak and shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently in the garlic butter sauce for 1–2 minutes, just until warmed through.
Serve immediately. Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges. Spoon the remaining garlic butter over the steak and shrimp before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes.
Serve with rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.