Description
Sizzling New Orleans-style “Steak with Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce” delivers a spicy, luxurious dance of southern flavors. Succulent beef meets zesty shrimp in a rich, velvety sauce that will transport you straight to Louisiana’s culinary heart.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Ingredients:
Main Protein:
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (about 1-inch thick)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Cooking Essentials:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce Ingredients:
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce Base:
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Cooking Essentials:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Craft the steak’s flavor profile by generously coating it with a blend of salt, cracked black pepper, aromatic garlic powder, vibrant paprika, and smoky spices across both surfaces.
- Unleash a sizzling culinary performance by heating olive oil in a large skillet until it shimmers with intense heat, then carefully introduce the seasoned steaks.
- Create a perfect sear by cooking the steaks approximately 4-5 minutes per side, achieving a tantalizing medium-rare doneness that locks in succulent juices.
- Temporarily relocate the perfectly cooked steaks to a resting area, allowing their internal temperatures to stabilize and flavors to intensify.
- Transform the same skillet into a seafood canvas by melting butter and introducing plump shrimp adorned with zesty Cajun seasoning and optional fiery red pepper flakes.
- Dance the shrimp quickly through the hot surface, cooking roughly 2 minutes per side until they turn a vibrant pink and reach delectable doneness.
- Gently extract the shrimp, preserving their delicate texture for the upcoming sauce creation.
- Infuse the skillet with minced garlic, releasing its aromatic essence for approximately one minute until fragrant and golden.
- Construct a luxurious sauce by incorporating rich heavy cream, savory chicken broth, and a splash of bright lemon juice, stirring to create a harmonious blend.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken, concentrating its flavors for 3-4 minutes while adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Reunite the perfectly cooked shrimp with the creamy sauce, gently coating each morsel in the luscious mixture.
- Present the masterpiece by positioning the rested steak as the foundation and crowning it with the Cajun shrimp sauce.
- Elevate the visual and flavor experience by scattering freshly chopped parsley across the dish.
- Complement the main attraction with accompaniments like creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or a crisp, refreshing salad.
Notes
- Customize the Cajun seasoning blend by adjusting spice levels for personal heat preference, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors that won’t overwhelm the palate.
- Use high-quality, fresh shrimp for the most succulent and tender texture, preferably large or jumbo sizes that complement the robust steak.
- Allow the steak to rest after cooking to help redistribute juices, preventing dryness and maintaining maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Consider using a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and achieving a perfect golden-brown sear on the steak, enhancing its rich, caramelized exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg