Description
A delicious surf-and-turf skillet featuring tender beef sirloin strips and juicy shrimp cooked together in a rich, garlicky butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe delivers bold flavors perfect for a satisfying, weeknight main course.
Ingredients
Meat and Seafood
- 2 beef sirloin steaks, cut into strips
- 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Oils and Butter
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Others
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season Steak: In a bowl, season the beef sirloin strips with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika evenly, ensuring every piece is well coated for maximum flavor.
- Sear Steak: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak strips and sear for 2 to 3 minutes until they develop a nice brown crust. Remove the steak from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque, indicating they are cooked through.
- Combine and Season: Return the seared steak to the skillet with the shrimp. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the mixture and toss everything together in the garlic butter sauce to combine all flavors evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for an added zest.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp as they cook very quickly and can become rubbery.
- This skillet meal pairs wonderfully when served over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a hearty dinner.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while sautéing the garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
