Description
Juicy Cajun Steak with Creamy Shrimp Sauce delivers Southern comfort on a plate, blending bold spices and luxurious textures. Sizzling meat and succulent seafood create a mouthwatering experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat steaks with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper to ensure deep flavor penetration.
- Preheat skillet to medium-high heat with olive oil, then sear steaks for precisely 3-4 minutes per side, achieving a rich golden-brown exterior while maintaining desired internal temperature.
- Transfer steaks to a resting plate, allowing juices to redistribute and maintain tenderness.
- Using the same skillet, melt butter and quickly sauté shrimp with remaining Cajun seasoning until they transform into a vibrant pink color, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Remove shrimp and set aside, preserving their delicate texture and flavor.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until aromatic and releasing its intense fragrance.
- Deglaze pan with chicken broth, meticulously scraping accumulated browned bits to capture maximum flavor depth.
- Incorporate heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, creating a luxurious sauce that simmers and thickens within 3-4 minutes.
- Gently reintroduce cooked shrimp into the creamy Cajun sauce, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Plate steaks and crown with sauced shrimp, drizzling additional sauce generously.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, final touch and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, thick-cut steaks like ribeye or New York strip for best results and optimal flavor.
- Pat steaks dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect crispy exterior and better Cajun spice adherence.
- Allow steaks to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking to guarantee even heat distribution.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for superior heat retention and perfect sear on the steaks.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning intensity based on personal spice tolerance by reducing or increasing the amount.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories.
- Verify Cajun seasoning ingredients to ensure no wheat-based additives.
- Replace butter and cream with olive oil and coconut milk for similar creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 1042 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 82 g
- Saturated Fat: 38 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 40 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 68 g
- Cholesterol: 270 mg