Surf and Turf Steak Shrimp (Printable)
A luxurious pairing of seared ribeye and shrimp topped with garlic herb butter and fresh garnishes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats & Seafood
01 - 2 (8 oz) boneless ribeye steaks, 1 inch thick
02 - 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
→ Seasonings
03 - 1 tsp kosher salt
04 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
→ Garlic Herb Butter
06 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
07 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
08 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
09 - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
10 - ½ tsp lemon zest
→ Cooking
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Garnish
12 - Lemon wedges
13 - Fresh parsley, chopped
# How to Make:
01 - Pat steaks and shrimp completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides of steaks and shrimp generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
02 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and lemon zest in small bowl. Mix thoroughly until uniformly blended. Set aside at room temperature.
03 - Place large skillet or grill pan over high heat until smoking hot. Add olive oil and swirl to coat bottom evenly.
04 - Place steaks in hot pan. Sear without moving for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness. Adjust timing 1-2 minutes longer for medium. Transfer to plate, tent loosely with foil, and rest 5 minutes.
05 - Return skillet to high heat. Add seasoned shrimp in single layer. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout. Do not overcook.
06 - Place rested steaks and cooked shrimp on individual serving plates. Top each with generous tablespoon of garlic herb butter, allowing it to melt over hot meat. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Restaurant quality results happen faster than you would expect from home cooking
- The garlic butter does all the heavy lifting for flavor
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- Dry meat surfaces are critical for achieving proper searing
- Resting steaks prevents all those delicious juices from escaping onto the cutting board
03 -
- Remove steaks from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking
- Let your pan heat up thoroughly before adding any oil or food