Romantic Surf Turf Steak Shrimp (Printable)

A luxurious dish with seared steak and garlic butter shrimp, ideal for an elegant dinner experience.

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak

01 - 2 (6 oz) filet mignon or ribeye steaks
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 - Juice of ½ lemon
14 - Pinch of smoked paprika
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Accompaniments (optional)

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Remove steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature. Pat dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until a rich crust forms.
03 - Add 2 tbsp butter, smashed garlic, and herbs to the pan. Baste steaks with the melted butter for 1-2 minutes for medium-rare or cook to desired doneness. Remove steaks, cover with foil, and let rest.
04 - In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1 minute per side until pink.
05 - Add 2 tbsp butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss shrimp for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and coated. Remove from heat.
06 - Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill or roast at 425°F for 10 minutes until tender.
07 - Plate steaks with shrimp on top or alongside. Drizzle with pan juices. Serve with asparagus or your favorite side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of juicy seared steak and buttery garlic shrimp feels like something you'd order on a special night out but comes together in under an hour
  • Restaurant quality results without needing professional skills or equipment just patience and good butter
  • Perfectly portioned for two people with that intimate feel that makes regular weeknights feel celebratory
02 -
  • Cold steaks will never develop that gorgeous restaurant crust so the thirty minute rest period is mandatory not optional
  • Letting the meat rest after cooking redistributes the juices so they stay in the steak instead of running out onto your cutting board
  • Shrimp turn from perfectly cooked to rubbery in seconds so watch them like a hawk and remove them the moment they're pink
03 -
  • Add a splash of red wine to the steak pan during the last minute of basting for an extra layer of flavor
  • Room temperature butter melts faster and creates a better emulsion for basting

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