Description
Sizzling garlic butter steak bites and shrimp skillet delivers pure culinary magic straight from Southern kitchens. Juicy proteins nestled in rich, herbed butter create an irresistible one-pan meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) steak (sirloin, ribeye, or your choice), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 pound (227 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking and Flavor Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the meat and seafood by blending aromatic spices, creating a robust flavor profile with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for the steak. Marinate shrimp with zesty lemon juice and basic seasoning.
- Ignite a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil, creating a sizzling surface. Carefully distribute steak pieces in a single layer to achieve optimal caramelization. Sear each side for precisely 2-3 minutes until a rich golden-brown crust develops, maintaining desired doneness. Transfer cooked steak to a holding plate.
- Utilize the identical skillet, introducing additional olive oil and butter. Gently introduce shrimp, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes per side until they transform into a vibrant pink and become translucent. Remove shrimp and place alongside steak.
- Reduce skillet temperature to medium, allowing remaining butter to melt smoothly. Introduce minced garlic, creating an aromatic base and releasing intense flavors for roughly 1 minute. Deglaze with a splash of lemon juice, extracting caramelized remnants from skillet surface.
- Reunite steak and shrimp within the garlic-infused butter sauce, ensuring comprehensive coating. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and accompany with lemon wedges for an extra citrusy dimension.
Notes
- Choose high-quality beef cuts like sirloin or ribeye for tender, juicy steak bites that melt in your mouth.
- Pat meat and shrimp completely dry before seasoning to ensure perfect browning and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Use cast iron skillet for superior heat distribution and incredible caramelization of proteins.
- Customize spice blend by adding cayenne pepper for heat or dried herbs like thyme for extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg