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Garlic butter steak and shrimp dish served as a gourmet surf and turf meal.

Garlic Butter Steak & Shrimp Surf & Turf

Enjoy the delightful combination of juicy steak and succulent shrimp bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Steak (your choice: tenderloin, ribeye, or sirloin)
  • 1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Flavor Base
  • 4 tablespoons Butter For a richer flavor.
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Elevates the flavor!
  • Fresh to taste Parsley (chopped) For garnish.
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Season to your preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the steak dry with a paper towel, then sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Prepare shrimp and minced garlic for use in the next steps.
Cooking Steak
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
  2. Add the steak and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer if desired.
Resting Steak
  1. Remove the steak from the skillet and let it sit for at least 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute.
Cooking Shrimp
  1. In the same skillet, toss in another tablespoon of butter and the minced garlic. Sauté for one minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the shrimp and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Serving
  1. Slice the rested steak against the grain and arrange on a plate.
  2. Top with garlic shrimp and drizzle the remaining melted butter over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Keep an eye on shrimp to avoid overcooking. Consider serving with extra melted butter for added flavor. Pair with chilled white wine or rich red wine for a fantastic meal.