Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce
A delightful dish combining rich steak flavors with spicy Cajun shrimp in a creamy sauce, perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (ribeye or filet mignon)
- 1 lb large or jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the steak with salt and pepper; let rest.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear steaks for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, add shrimp and cook until pink. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Slice the steaks, serve topped with the creamy Cajun shrimp sauce, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, marinate shrimp in Cajun seasoning for 15-30 minutes before cooking. Pair with rice or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: steak, Cajun, shrimp, creamy sauce, dinner, seafood, special occasion
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