Description
Garlic butter steak bites with jumbo shrimp are a quick and delicious surf-and-turf dinner. Juicy steak bites and succulent shrimp, tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, create a perfect meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak Bites:
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Shrimp:
- 1/2 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Cook the Steak Bites:
- Season steak bites with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak bites and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- Remove steak bites from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter for Steak:
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Return the steak bites to the skillet, tossing them in the garlic butter sauce.
- Remove and keep warm.
- Cook the Shrimp:
- In a clean skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp, season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Add 1 tbsp butter and minced garlic, tossing the shrimp in the melted butter.
- Serve:
- Plate the steak bites and shrimp together.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of garlic and paprika to match your flavor preferences.
- Pair this dish with rice, mashed potatoes, or a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: ~450
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: ~750mg
- Fat: ~32g
- Saturated Fat: ~15g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: ~40g
- Cholesterol: ~220mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Steak, Surf-and-Turf, Steak Bites, Jumbo Shrimp, Quick Dinner