Romantic Surf Turf Steak Shrimp (Printable)

Juicy seared steak and garlic butter shrimp make an elegant main course for special occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak

01 - 2 filet mignon or ribeye steaks (6 oz each)
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp kosher salt
04 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 2 cloves garlic, smashed
07 - 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary

→ Shrimp

08 - 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
13 - ½ lemon, juiced
14 - Pinch of smoked paprika
15 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Accompaniments

16 - 1 small bunch asparagus, trimmed
17 - 1 tbsp olive oil
18 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Remove steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add steaks and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms.
03 - Add 2 tbsp butter, smashed garlic cloves, and herb sprigs to the pan. Tilt skillet and spoon melted butter over steaks continuously for 1-2 minutes for medium-rare doneness. Remove steaks, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
04 - In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 minute per side until pink and just opaque.
05 - Add 2 tbsp butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the pan. Toss shrimp for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and evenly coated. Remove from heat immediately.
06 - Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast at 425°F for 10 minutes until tender-crisp and lightly charred.
07 - Plate rested steaks with garlic butter shrimp arranged on top or alongside. Drizzle with reserved pan juices from both skillets. Serve immediately with roasted asparagus.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between the crusty seared steak and tender buttery shrimp hits every satisfying texture in one bite
  • Restaurant quality plates you can pull off at home without any fancy techniques or equipment
  • The garlic butter sauce does double duty tying both proteins together into something that feels like a complete special occasion meal
02 -
  • I once forgot to let the steaks come to room temperature and they cooked completely unevenly with a gray band around the edges
  • The pan will look scary dark and that is exactly what you want because those brown bits are pure flavor in your sauce
  • Shrimp go from perfect to overcooked in seconds so have everything else ready before you start them
03 -
  • Pat those steaks completely dry like your life depends on it because moisture is the enemy of a good crust
  • Keep a paper towel handy for wiping out the pan between steaks and shrimp so the flavors do not get muddled

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