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Surf & Turf Steak Plate

A delicious blend of juicy steak and succulent shrimp enhanced with Cajun seasoning, served with creamy mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak and Shrimp
  • 1 piece ribeye or sirloin steak Choose meat with a marbled appearance for best flavor.
  • 250 grams shrimp Peeled and deveined.
  • 1 piece green bell pepper Sliced.
  • 3 tablespoons butter For cooking the shrimp.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 4 medium potatoes Cubed.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon parsley Chopped for garnish.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the steak.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the steak: Rub the steak with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
  2. Boil and Mash the Potatoes: Boil cubed potatoes until tender (about 15 minutes), then drain and mash with butter, heavy cream, and sour cream.
Cooking
  1. Sear the steak: Heat oil in a pan until shimmering, then add the steak and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  2. Cook the shrimp and peppers: In the same pan, melt butter, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add shrimp and green pepper, cooking until shrimp is golden and opaque.
Plating
  1. On a warm plate, serve the seared steak alongside garlic shrimp and creamy mashed potatoes, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Notes

For best results, consider marinating the steak in spices for an hour before cooking. Avoid overcooking shrimp to maintain a tender texture. The dish can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.