Imagine a sizzling skillet, perfectly seared steaks glistening with golden-brown edges, and succulent shrimp swimming in a decadent garlic butter sauce that will make your mouth water instantly. This Garlic Butter Skillet Steak and Shrimp recipe is not just a meal—it's a restaurant-quality experience you can create right in your own kitchen. Prepare to impress your dinner guests or treat yourself to a luxurious meal that combines the rich, tender texture of ribeye with the delicate sweetness of perfectly cooked shrimp, all elevated by a heavenly garlic butter sauce.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye steaks
- 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Remove steaks from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to reach room temperature, which ensures even cooking.
- Pat steaks and shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a perfect sear.
- Season both sides of the steaks generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it becomes very hot and starts to slightly smoke.
- Add steaks to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, adjusting time based on thickness and desired doneness.
- Remove steaks from skillet and let them rest on a cutting board, tented with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter, allowing it to melt and become slightly foamy.
- Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Add shrimp to the garlic butter and cook for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until they turn pink and are just cooked through.
- Return steaks to the skillet briefly to reheat and coat with the garlic butter sauce.
- Plate the steaks, top with sautéed shrimp, and spoon remaining garlic butter over the dish.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.
Tips
- Temperature is Key: Always let your steaks come to room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and perfect doneness.
- Dry Means Crispy: Pat your proteins completely dry with paper towels to achieve that coveted golden-brown sear without steaming.
- Cast-Iron Magic: Use a cast-iron skillet for the best heat retention and most even cooking surface.
- Don't Overcrowd: Cook steaks and shrimp in batches if necessary to maintain high skillet temperature and prevent steaming.
- Resting is Crucial: Allow steaks to rest after cooking to redistribute juices, ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Garlic Timing: Sauté garlic quickly to release flavor without burning, which can make it bitter.
- Shrimp Doneness: Cook shrimp just until they turn pink and curl—overcooking makes them tough and rubbery.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 830kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: 70g
Fat: 64g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 440mg
