🍽️ Recipe Description
This Cajun Shrimp & Steak Plate is a bold surf & turf combo packed with smoky spice, garlic butter richness, and juicy tenderness. The steak is seared to perfection while the shrimp are coated in Cajun seasoning and finished in a buttery garlic sauce.
It’s fast, high-protein, and tastes like a steakhouse favorite made at home.
🥣 Ingredients
🥩 Steak
2 ribeye or sirloin steaks
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
🍤 Cajun Shrimp
250g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1–2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice
Fresh parsley
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🥩 Steak
Season steaks with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Heat oil in a hot pan or skillet.
Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side (adjust for doneness).
Add butter and garlic, then baste the steak for extra flavor.
Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
🍤 Shrimp
Heat olive oil and butter in the same pan.
Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning.
Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink.
Finish with lemon juice and parsley.
💪 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
Calories: 720 kcal
Protein: 58g
Carbs: 4g
Fat: 50g
