Easy Steak and Shrimp Dinner (Better Than Steakhouse)
This Steak and Garlic Shrimp Surf & Turf delivers the elegant, indulgent flavor of a high-end steakhouse dinner — right from your own kitchen. A juicy, perfectly seared steak is paired with tender shrimp tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, creating a luxurious combination of savory, buttery, and slightly smoky flavors. The steak forms a golden crust on the outside while staying tender and pink inside, and the shrimp cook in minutes, soaking up every drop of buttery garlic goodness. Ideal for date nights, weekend celebrations, holidays, or anytime you want to elevate dinner without complicated steps.
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- For the steak:
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs (optional)
- For the garlic shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steaks for 3–4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, add butter, garlic, and herbs. Baste the steaks with the melted butter mixture. Remove from pan and let rest.
- In the same skillet or a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Add butter and garlic to the pan. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, stirring to coat the shrimp in the garlic butter. Finish with lemon juice and parsley.
- Serve the shrimp over or alongside the steak.
Notes
Choose Your Steak Wisely:
Ribeye = most flavor and marbling
Filet Mignon = ultra tender and elegant
New York Strip = lean but flavorful with a firmer bite
All work beautifully for surf & turf.
Pat the Steak Completely Dry:
Moisture prevents browning. A dry surface ensures that gorgeous, deep golden crust.
Get the Pan Very Hot:
Cast iron is best. Let it heat until shimmering before adding the steak. A hot surface = steakhouse sear.
Season Simply:
Salt and pepper are enough; you want the meat’s natural flavor to shine.
Butter Comes Later:
Sear in oil first, then add butter with garlic + rosemary or thyme near the end to baste with aroma and flavor.
Do Not Overcook the Shrimp:
They only need 1–2 minutes per side. Pull them as soon as they turn opaque and curl into a C shape (a tight O means overcooked).