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Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce
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Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce

Try this Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce for a delicious surf-and-turf dinner. Easy to make, bold flavors, and perfect for special occasions.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Kitchen: Cajun
Keyword: Air Fry Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies In Air Fryer, easy easy dinner recipes, easy recipes, sweet recipes easy indian sweets recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Dorothy

Ingredients

  • 4 beef steaks (e.g., sirloin or ribeye)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the steaks with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust for desired doneness). Remove steaks and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add shrimp and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
  5. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until shrimp turn pink. Remove and set aside.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium and add garlic to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant.
  7. Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  8. Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce.
  9. Plate the steaks and spoon the creamy Cajun shrimp sauce over each.
  10. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.