Surf and Turf with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Surf and Turf with Creamy Garlic Sauce, a dish that perfectly marries juicy steak and succulent shrimp in a rich, velvety sauce. Ideal for romantic dinners or family gatherings, this recipe is designed to impress without requiring extensive culinary skills. With just 35 minutes from start to finish, you can serve an elegant meal that enhances any occasion. Pair it with your choice of sides—like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables—for a well-rounded dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye or strip steaks (1-inch thick)
- ½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice for serving
- Steamed asparagus, green beans, or roasted broccoli for serving
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Season the steaks with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika; let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steaks for 3–4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Add butter in the last minute to baste.
- In the same skillet, cook shrimp seasoned with salt and garlic powder for about 1–2 minutes on each side until pink.
- For the creamy garlic sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute, then add cream and Parmesan cheese; simmer until thickened.
- Serve steak topped with shrimp and creamy sauce; garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 56g
- Cholesterol: 220mg