Description
Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce delivers a spicy Southern charm straight to your dinner table. Seafood and beef combine in a rich, zesty sauce that brings New Orleans flavor home with pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 sirloin or ribeye steaks
- 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking Components:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dry your 2 steaks thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Coat each steak with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Blend 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Massage the seasoning blend into both sides of your steaks, pressing gently to help it adhere.
- Heat a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat at approximately 400F. Add a small drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Place steaks in the hot skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side, developing a rich golden-brown crust.
- Flip steaks and cook an additional 4-5 minutes. Check internal temperature: 130F for medium-rare, 140F for medium. Remove steaks and tent loosely with aluminum foil.
- In the same skillet, add another drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add 8 peeled and deveined shrimp in a single layer.
- Sear shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they transform to bright pink and look opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium-low. Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and add 2 minced garlic cloves. Saute for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning into the butter. Stir to distribute the spice evenly.
- Pour ¼ cup chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
- Add ½ cup heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
- Stir in ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese until completely melted. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Return shrimp to the sauce, warming them for 1 minute.
- Plate your steaks and generously ladle the creamy Cajun shrimp sauce over each. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chopped parsley on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Pat steaks completely dry to guarantee a perfect sear and develop a delicious golden crust on the meat.
- Use a cast iron skillet for the best heat distribution and to create those gorgeous caramelized edges on the steak.
- Watch shrimp carefully during cooking, as they can quickly turn rubbery if overcooked, and aim for a delicate pink color with slight translucency.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk, and use ghee instead of butter to reduce overall calories while maintaining rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-20 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 675 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 58 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg