Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce (Surf and Turf)
Juicy steak topped with creamy Cajun shrimp sauce
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 pound beef steak strip loin, ribeye, or filet mignon
- Cajun seasoning to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- ¼ cup chicken broth halal-friendly, alcohol-free
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning or to taste
- ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Season the steak generously with Cajun seasoning and sear until browned on both sides and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, then cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove and set aside.
- Add garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 1 minute.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Finish with lemon juice, parsley, and shrimp. Spoon the creamy Cajun shrimp sauce over the steaks and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta