Description
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Steak blends southern spice with rich, velvety sauce in one irresistible dish. Sizzling protein and zesty seafood create a restaurant-quality meal that will transport diners straight to Louisiana’s culinary heart.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks
- 200 grams (7 ounces) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet to medium-high temperature with a light coating of olive oil, creating an ideal searing environment for the steaks.
- Season the steaks generously with salt, pepper, and paprika, ensuring even coverage across the entire surface.
- Carefully place steaks in the hot skillet, allowing them to develop a rich, caramelized crust for 3-4 minutes on each side, achieving a perfect medium-rare doneness.
- Transfer steaks to a resting plate, letting them relax and redistribute internal juices while preparing the next components.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and introduce shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices and minced garlic, cooking quickly until they turn vibrant pink and become translucent.
- Remove shrimp and set aside, maintaining their delicate texture and preventing overcooking.
- Reduce skillet heat and add remaining butter, gently sautéing additional garlic to release its aromatic essence.
- Pour beef broth into the skillet, allowing it to reduce and concentrate the flavor profile.
- Incorporate heavy cream, onion powder, paprika, and a bright splash of lemon juice, creating a luxurious, velvety sauce.
- Simmer the sauce for approximately 3 minutes, watching it thicken and develop a rich, cohesive consistency.
- Reintroduce the cooked shrimp to the sauce, gently coating them and warming through.
- Cascade the creamy Cajun shrimp sauce over the rested steaks, ensuring complete coverage.
- Garnish with fresh, chopped parsley for a final touch of color and herbal brightness.
- Serve immediately, presenting a harmonious blend of perfectly cooked steak and decadent seafood sauce.
Notes
- Control the heat precisely to avoid overcooking the steak, ensuring a perfect medium-rare texture with a beautiful golden-brown crust.
- Choose high-quality, well-marbled cuts like ribeye or New York strip for maximum flavor and tenderness in your dish.
- Use fresh, large shrimp for the best texture and sweetness, preferably wild-caught for more robust taste and sustainable seafood practices.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning intensity based on personal spice tolerance, starting with less and adding more gradually to balance flavors without overwhelming the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 690 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg