Description
Succulent steak in creamy cajun shrimp sauce delivers Southern coastal comfort with rich, spicy flavors. Louisiana-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a memorable dining experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (8 oz/226 g each)
- ½ lb (225 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsps Cajun seasoning
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Thoroughly coat steaks with a dynamic Cajun spice blend, ensuring comprehensive coverage on both surfaces.
- Searing Stage: Heat skillet to medium-high temperature with olive oil or butter until surface glistens, then carefully place seasoned steaks to develop a rich, caramelized crust for 3-5 minutes per side.
- Temperature Monitoring: Use meat thermometer to confirm desired doneness, then transfer steaks to a resting plate tented with foil to preserve moisture.
- Shrimp Transformation: In the same skillet, swiftly sauté shrimp with Cajun seasoning until they turn vibrant pink and become translucent, then remove and set aside.
- Sauce Creation: Introduce minced garlic to the pan, quickly followed by heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and smoked paprika, whisking until the sauce reaches a smooth, luxurious consistency.
- Flavor Fusion: Reunite shrimp with the creamy sauce, ensuring thorough coating and optimal flavor integration.
- Plating Finale: Arrange rested steaks on serving plates, generously drape with Cajun shrimp sauce, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately alongside complementary side dishes like mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Optimize Meat Temperature: Use a reliable meat thermometer to precisely track steak doneness, aiming for rare (125°F), medium-rare (135°F), or medium (145°F) for perfect texture and juiciness.
- Avoid Overcrowding Skillet: Ensure ample space between steaks during searing to achieve a deep, caramelized crust without steaming the meat, which prevents developing rich flavor profiles.
- Control Shrimp Cooking Time: Cook shrimp quickly and briefly—just 2-3 minutes—to prevent rubbery texture, watching for their color transformation to bright pink and opaque indication of perfect doneness.
- Enhance Sauce Consistency: Whisk Parmesan gradually and simmer sauce gently to prevent separation, creating a smooth, rich cream sauce that coats ingredients evenly without becoming grainy or broken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 58 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 54 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg