Steak Topped with Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce
A bold and elegant dish featuring juicy steak topped with Cajun-seasoned shrimp in a rich, creamy sauce. This restaurant-style meal is indulgent, flavorful, and easy to prepare at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 to 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye, strip, or filet mignon steaks
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Season steaks with salt, pepper, and a bit of Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear steaks for 3–5 minutes per side to desired doneness. Remove and let rest.
- Add 1 tbsp butter to the same skillet. Sauté shrimp with remaining Cajun seasoning for 2–3 minutes until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and garlic to the skillet, cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping up browned bits. Stir and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese (if using), return shrimp to skillet, and coat in sauce.
- Spoon shrimp and sauce over rested steaks. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ribeye for more marbling or filet for a leaner cut.
- Adjust spice level with milder or spicier Cajun blends.
- Add a splash of lemon juice or hot sauce to brighten the dish.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or sautéed greens for a full meal.
- Use thawed frozen shrimp if fresh is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
