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Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce (Surf and Turf)

[heart_this] · Feb 11, 2019 · 40 Comments

Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce (Surf and Turf)

Pan seared steak in a creamy cajun shrimp sauce! Surf n turf at it’s best!

I always enjoy steak for Valentine’s Day and things only get better when you add some seafood (surf and turf) like in this steak in creamy cajun shrimp sauce. This recipe is so easy to make! You pretty much just season the steaks in cajun seasoning (I like to make my own to control the amount of salt in it), sear them and set them aside before starting on the shrimp sauce in the same pan. The shrimp sauce is a simple butter, garlic and cream based sauce along with the shrimp and more cajun seasoning that is finished off with parmesan cheese; basically a cajun take on an alfredo sauce! Once everything is done you serve the steaks smothered in the creamy cajun shrimp sauce and enjoy!

Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce (Surf and Turf)
Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce (Surf and Turf)
Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce (Surf and Turf)
Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce (Surf and Turf)
Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce (Surf and Turf)

Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce (Surf and Turf)
Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce (Surf and Turf)

Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce (Surf and Turf)

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4

Pan seared steak in a creamy cajun shrimp sauce! Surf n turf at it’s best!

ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 pound steak (such as strip loin, rib eye, etc.)
  • cajun seasoning to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deviened
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (or to taste)
  • 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
directions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the steaks, seasoned with cajun seasoning to taste, and sear until lightly browned on both sides and cooked to the desired level of doneness, before setting aside.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter and let it melt before adding the shrimp and cooking until just pink on both sides, about 1-2 minutes per side, and set aside.
  3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
  4. Add the broth and deglaze the pan by scraping up any brown bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon as the broth sizzles.
  5. Add the cream, mix in the dijon mustard and cajun seasoning, bring to a boil and let simmer for a minute.
  6. Mix in the cheese and let it melt into the sauce.
  7. Mix in the lemon juice, parsley and shrimp and serve over the steaks!
Nutrition Facts: Calories 668, Fat 55g (Saturated 26g, Trans 1g), Cholesterol 243mg, Sodium 532mg, Carbs 6g (Fiber 0.5g, Sugars 2g), Protein 35g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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Comments

  1. Ruthlessma says

    February 12, 2019 at 1:08 pm

    Why leave tails on the shrimp? Do you eat with your hands to pull the tail off? Or are you supposed to eat the tails? I’ll never understand that. Might as well leave shells on eggs and let people pick it out.

    Reply
    • Helene says

      February 20, 2019 at 3:19 pm

      Most restaurants leave the tail on for presentation, and in a picture, it really does look better. The same way a lobster tail is served with the meat still in the shell I suppose, usually just sliced in half to reveal the meat. No, you do not eat the tails and yes, you have to pick it up with your fingers, or pick it up with the fork to put it in your fingers so you can pull the meat out of the tail. Unlike eggshells, the tail stays intact on the shrimp so you shouldn’t have to pick it out of the dish. I also prefer not to use my fingers when i cook shrimp in a sauce so I take them off but I will always keep them on if I skewer them on the BBQ. It’s a preference, not a rule.

      Reply
      • Susan Soucie says

        February 15, 2023 at 6:07 pm

        👍

        Reply
    • Melba Martinez says

      June 17, 2021 at 12:59 pm

      I recommend you taste the tails!! I love to eat them! They are full of flavor! Nothing like egg shells😂

      Reply
    • Lauren says

      June 8, 2022 at 1:07 pm

      Some people eat the tails on the shrimp, they say it has more calcium

      Reply
      • Susan Soucie says

        February 15, 2023 at 6:08 pm

        🤦‍♀️🤮

        Reply
    • Susan Soucie says

      February 15, 2023 at 6:05 pm

      I’m with you!!! I’ve never understood why people are leaving tails on the shrimp. It makes it uncontrollable & aggravating to stop eating so you can pull the tails off the shrimp with experiencing a mess on your fingers from the sauces or anything else you incorporate the shrimp in.

      Reply
  2. Helene says

    February 13, 2019 at 7:24 pm

    Really good Kevin! But I’m not surprised, your recipes are rarely a miss, and I’ve tried ALOT, I didn’t put it on top of steak though, my husband likes his steak quite simple to get the full beef effect, lol! but I used the sauce on pasta so I just had to thin it out a bit but it’s a winner! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Suzette Mosher says

    December 12, 2019 at 1:24 am

    All good comments! I thought I’d see the fat content, sugar, calories etc but don’t. I want to cook for someone but it makes a difference! How do I get??

    Reply
    • kevin says

      December 12, 2019 at 12:03 pm

      The Nutrition Facts are just below the recipe!

      Reply
  4. That mom 1990 says

    February 20, 2020 at 2:18 pm

    I see the ingredients and instructions, but I don’t see how to season what.

    Reply
  5. Desha says

    March 28, 2020 at 4:05 pm

    Does anyone know, is the calories amount per serving or 4 servings in total?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      March 29, 2020 at 8:54 am

      The nutritional info is per serving. Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Tracey DeMello says

    April 19, 2020 at 8:48 am

    Hello!

    I made this last night and it was delicious!!! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Nicole says

    June 21, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    What sides would you recommend? A simple rice and maybe green beans?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      June 22, 2020 at 7:39 am

      Green beans or asparagus are nice with this and with pasta or rice, baked potatoes, mashed potatoes are good to soak up and enjoy any extra sauce

      Reply
  8. Tina says

    September 4, 2020 at 2:23 pm

    Did someone really ask if you use your
    Fingers to eat the shrimp. How about you eat with a spoon then. Lol.

    Reply
    • Susan Soucie says

      February 15, 2023 at 6:13 pm

      YES !! And Maybe this was the first time she was trying to cook Shrimp and just had a question. We should help not criticize

      Reply
  9. Kim says

    September 25, 2020 at 9:27 am

    Could seared scallops be used in place of shrimp?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      September 28, 2020 at 8:14 am

      Seared scallops are amazing in this!

      Reply
  10. Steph says

    October 21, 2020 at 8:27 pm

    This looks absolutely TO DIE FOR! Added it to my list of things I want to make very soon!

    Reply
  11. Kat says

    December 26, 2020 at 7:44 pm

    Kevin, What steak do you prefer to make with this?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      December 28, 2020 at 10:44 am

      I like a t-bone, rib eye or a strip loin here!

      Reply
  12. DopiestKitty says

    December 27, 2020 at 7:13 pm

    I made as the recipe and it was WAY too salty. When I make this again, I will definitely add Cajun season to taste as suggested. Under the saltiness I can tell this is a good meal! I would like to try again.

    Reply
    • kevin says

      December 28, 2020 at 9:51 am

      Did you use a store bought cajun seasoning? Some of them can contain a lot of salt. (I like to make my own to control the amount of salt in the recipe.)

      Reply
  13. Pat says

    January 1, 2021 at 7:40 pm

    This was absolutely delicious. Making again and using huge scallops in place of shrimp. Sauce is to die for. Happy New Year.

    Reply
  14. Jayla says

    January 5, 2021 at 1:41 pm

    Hi there! I don’t have much cooking experience so apologies if this question is dumb but what are you meant to do with the garlic cloves? Are we supposed to mince them, add them to the sauce, etc.? Also if I am making this recipe for four people, by how much would I need to increase the measurements?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      January 6, 2021 at 9:00 am

      The garlic should be chopped! (That was missing from the recipe, thanks!) This recipe serves 4 as it is. You can easily double the ingredients if you want more or even increase everything by 50%. Enjoy!

      Reply
  15. Amber says

    March 30, 2021 at 11:05 pm

    Is it safe to use dry white wine when cooking this if serving to a teen? Does the alcohol content cook out?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      April 5, 2021 at 8:52 am

      Most, but not all, of the alcohol will cook off. Feel free to replace the wine with chicken broth. Enjoy!

      Reply
  16. Tim Plant says

    June 13, 2021 at 8:10 pm

    Made this tonight for my wife and it was very good. Next time, I will use less cheese as it was very salty. But, there will definitely be a next time.

    Reply
  17. Dani says

    July 8, 2021 at 10:55 am

    What spices do you use to make your own Cajun seasoning?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      July 12, 2021 at 12:13 pm

      Here is my recipe for: Cajun Seasoning

      Reply
  18. Anne says

    January 31, 2022 at 9:27 am

    Can you make this ahead and reheat later – maybe not include the shrimp until you reheat it?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      January 31, 2022 at 3:12 pm

      I would make this entire dish all at once when ready to serve. Otherwise, you could make the sauce, and reheat it when you cook the steak and shrimp.

      Reply
  19. Deidre says

    September 15, 2022 at 8:44 pm

    Hi! How long would you put the seasoning on the steaks before cooking them?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      September 19, 2022 at 9:08 am

      Season the steaks just before grilling them! Enjoy!

      Reply
  20. Tulea says

    October 30, 2022 at 11:08 am

    Hi there 🙂 what sized shrimp are you using? Picture looks like maybe 31-40ct, or would 21-25 ct work, as well? If bigger size is used would sauce amount need to be increased also?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      October 31, 2022 at 8:55 am

      I use 16-20 sized shrimp with the sauce recipe as written. (The sauce is super tasty and you really can’t go wrong by making more of it!)

      Reply
  21. Diane says

    February 17, 2023 at 11:52 am

    So Delicious!! Valentines Day meal this year was such a hit ❤️ I used fresh t-bones instead. The sauce is rich and very flavorful. I served it a second night in a row to some lady friends who just swooned and melted over the flavor. I sautéd mushrooms an onions on the side. Mwah! 🤤

    Reply

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