Prepare to indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our Surf and Turf delight: Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce. Picture succulent, perfectly cooked steak slices bathed in a luxuriously creamy Cajun-spiced shrimp sauce. This dish offers a tantalizing fusion of flavors and textures – the bold and spicy Cajun seasoning complements the rich creaminess of the sauce, while the tender shrimp add a delightful seafood twist to the classic surf and turf combination. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving an indulgent meal, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy even the most discerning palates.
ingredients
2 tablespoons oil
1 pound steak (such as strip loin, rib eye, etc.)
cajun seasoning to taste
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deviened
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (or to taste)
1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan
cheese), grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
directions
1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the steaks, seasoned with
cajun seasoning to taste, and sear until lightly browned on both sides and cooked to
the desired level of doneness, before setting aside.
2. Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter and let it melt before adding the shrimp
and cooking until just pink on both sides, about 1-2 minutes per side, and set aside.
3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Add the broth and deglaze the pan by scraping up any brown bits from the bottom
with a wooden spoon as the broth sizzles.
5. Add the cream, mix in the dijon mustard and cajun seasoning, bring to a boil and
let simmer for a minute.
6. Mix in the cheese and let it melt into the sauce.
7. Mix in the lemon juice, parsley and shrimp and serve over the steaks!