“Juicy, perfectly seared steak bites and garlic butter shrimp stacked on creamy mashed potatoes with roasted asparagus—a luxurious surf & turf experience!”
Ingredients:
🥩 For the Steak:
1.5 lbs filet mignon or sirloin, cut into medallions
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
Salt & black pepper, to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
🦐 For the Garlic Butter Shrimp:
12 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
🥔 For the Mashed Potatoes:
2 large russet potatoes, peeled & cubed
¼ cup butter
½ cup heavy cream
Salt & black pepper, to taste
🥦 For the Roasted Asparagus:
1 bunch asparagus
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper
Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Steak:
Season steak medallions with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear steaks for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Add butter and baste for extra flavor.
Remove from heat and let rest.
2️⃣ Cook the Shrimp:
In the same pan, melt butter and add minced garlic.
Toss in shrimp, smoked paprika, and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over shrimp before serving.
3️⃣ Make the Mashed Potatoes:
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender.
Drain and mash with butter, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper.
4️⃣ Roast the Asparagus:
Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes until tender.
5️⃣ Assemble & Serve:
Plate the mashed potatoes and top with steak medallions.
Arrange shrimp on top of the steak and serve with roasted asparagus.
Garnish with fresh parsley and drizzle with extra garlic butter sauce.
💡 Pro Tip: Add a splash of white wine to the shrimp for extra depth of flavor! 🍷🔥
