Description
Indulge in a luxurious surf and turf dinner with this flavorful Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak and Shrimp recipe. Juicy ribeye steaks are seared to perfection and served with succulent garlic butter shrimp, creating a mouthwatering meal that’s perfect for any special occasion or weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Ribeye Steaks:
- 2 ribeye steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Garlic Butter Shrimp:
- 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Additional:
- lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Steaks: Let the steaks sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Pat dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Sear the Steaks: In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the steaks for 3–4 minutes per side. Baste with garlic butter in the last minute and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Cook the Shrimp: In the same skillet, cook shrimp in garlic butter for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp over the ribeye steaks with a drizzle of garlic butter and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness: 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium.
- You can also grill the steak and sauté the shrimp separately if preferred.