Date Night Steak Shrimp Duo (Printer-Friendly)
A flavorful pairing of juicy steak and garlic butter shrimp perfect for an elegant home dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Steak
01 - 2 (8 oz) filet mignon or ribeye steaks, 1 inch thick
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
06 - 2 sprigs fresh thyme
07 - 2 garlic cloves, smashed
→ Shrimp
08 - 8 large shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
14 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
15 - Pinch of salt and pepper
→ Accompaniments
16 - Lemon wedges
17 - Fresh parsley for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Remove steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
02 - Season both sides of the steaks generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
03 - Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
04 - Place steaks in the hot skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms.
05 - Add butter, thyme sprigs, and smashed garlic to the pan. Tilt the skillet and use a spoon to baste the steaks with the foaming butter for 1-2 more minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare.
06 - Transfer steaks to a plate, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for at least 5 minutes.
07 - Wipe the skillet clean and return to medium heat. Add olive oil and butter.
08 - Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
09 - Add shrimp, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout.
10 - Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Toss to coat evenly.
11 - Arrange rested steaks on plates and top with garlic butter shrimp. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- A restaurant quality meal without the reservation or markup
- The basting technique creates those gorgeous crusty edges and tender centers
02 -
- Cold steaks will cook unevenly no matter how perfect your sear is
- The basting step is what transforms good steak into something extraordinary
03 -
- Invest in an instant-read thermometer—guessing doneness is how you ruin expensive steak
- Pat those steaks relentlessly dry with paper towels before seasoning for the best crust