Description
A mouthwatering combination of tender steak bites and juicy shrimp, all smothered in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon. Perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner
Ingredients
- 1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or your choice), cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
-
Season the Steak and Shrimp:
In a bowl, season steak bites with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
In another bowl, season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice. -
Cook the Steak Bites:
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add steak bites in a single layer, ensuring they don’t overcrowd the pan.
Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking.
Remove from the skillet and set aside. -
Cook the Shrimp:
In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter.
Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Remove from the skillet and set aside with the steak bites. -
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
Reduce heat to medium.
Melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter in the same skillet.
Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add a splash of lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. -
Combine and Serve:
Return the steak bites and shrimp to the skillet, tossing them in the garlic butter sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- You can substitute the steak for chicken or another protein of your choice.
- If you want more heat, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
- Serve this dish over pasta, rice, or with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 175mg