Surf and Turf with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus 🥩🍤🥔
Indulge in this hearty surf and turf combo featuring juicy steak, succulent shrimp, creamy mashed potatoes, and crisp asparagus a meal that’s pure comfort on a plate! 🍽️
Ingredients (Serves 2)
2 beef steaks (8 oz each, like sirloin or ribeye) 🥩
8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
4 medium potatoes, peeled 🥔
8 asparagus spears, trimmed 🌱
3 tbsp butter 🧈
1/4 cup heavy cream 🥛
2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
1/2 cup beef broth (for gravy) 🥣
Instructions
Cook the Potatoes 🥔: Boil peeled potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain, then mash with 2 tbsp butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
Prepare the Steak 🥩: Season steaks with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare (or to your liking). Remove and let rest.
Make the Gravy 🥣: In the same skillet, add beef broth and scrape up the browned bits. Simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in 1 tsp butter for richness.
Cook the Shrimp 🍤: Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika. In the skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter, add minced garlic, and sauté shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Sprinkle with parsley.
Blanch the Asparagus 🌱: Boil asparagus in salted water for 3 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to keep them crisp and green. Drain before serving.
Plate and Enjoy 🍽️: Scoop mashed potatoes onto a plate, add a steak, and drizzle with gravy. Arrange shrimp and asparagus on the side. Garnish with extra parsley and dig into this delicious feast! 😋