Surf Turf Steak Shrimp Dinner (Print Version)

Luxurious seared steak and shrimp served with garlic herb butter and fresh lemon garnish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 boneless ribeye steaks, 8 oz each, 1-inch thick
02 - 8 large shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined, tails on

→ Marinade & Seasonings

03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1 tsp kosher salt
05 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
06 - ½ tsp smoked paprika

→ Garlic Herb Butter

07 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced
09 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
11 - ½ tsp lemon zest

→ Extras

12 - Lemon wedges, for serving
13 - Fresh parsley, for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Remove steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature for even cooking.
02 - Pat steaks and shrimp dry with paper towels. Rub steaks with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Toss shrimp with remaining olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
03 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated and set aside.
04 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat. Sear steaks for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust time to reach desired doneness. Remove steaks and let rest, tented with foil.
05 - In the same pan, add a touch more oil if needed. Sear shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through, being careful not to overcook.
06 - Plate steaks and top each with a dollop of garlic herb butter. Arrange shrimp alongside. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley. Serve immediately with roasted potatoes or steamed vegetables.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Restaurant quality results without the restaurant markup or reservation
  • The garlic herb butter is a game changer youll want to put on everything
  • Ready in under an hour but tastes like you spent all day cooking
02 -
  • Room temperature steaks cook more evenly and develop better crusts, so do not skip the 30 minute rest period
  • Do not move the steaks while they sear or you will not get that gorgeous caramelized crust
03 -
  • Add a splash of white wine to the pan after cooking the shrimp and scrape up the browned bits for an instant pan sauce
  • Substitute filet mignon or New York strip if ribeye feels too decadent for a weeknight

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