Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce is a luxurious and flavorful dish that combines juicy, perfectly cooked steak with a rich, spicy shrimp sauce. This recipe is perfect for special occasions or whenever you want to treat yourself to a gourmet meal. Let’s dive into the details to create this mouthwatering dish!
Ingredients
For the Steak:
- Steak: 4 ribeye or filet mignon steaks, about 1-inch thick
- Salt and black pepper: To taste
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Thyme: 1 sprig (optional)
For the Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce:
- Shrimp: 1 pound (450g), peeled and deveined
- Butter: 4 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Cajun seasoning: 1 tablespoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Heavy cream: 1 cup (240ml)
- Chicken broth: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup (50g)
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and black pepper: To taste
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)
Equipment
- Large skillet: For cooking the steaks and sauce.
- Mixing spoon: For stirring the ingredients.
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure ingredients accurately.
- Tongs: For flipping the steaks.