Savor Surf & Turf with Garlic Butter Shrimp & Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
1 ribeye or T-bone steak (about 12 oz)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
10-12 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 large russet potatoes, peeled & cubed
1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
1 cup carrots, sliced
1/2 cup green beans, trimmed
Directions:
1. Prepare the Mashed Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and black pepper. Keep warm.
2. Cook the Steak: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side (for medium-rare) or to desired doneness. Add butter and baste the steak for an extra minute. Remove and let it rest.
3. Prepare the Garlic Butter Shrimp: In the same pan, melt butter and add olive oil. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add shrimp, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes per side, then add lemon juice and toss. Remove from heat.
4. Sauté the Vegetables: In another pan, melt butter and add carrots and green beans. Cook for 5 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
5. Assemble & Serve: Plate the mashed potatoes, steak, and shrimp. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with sautéed vegetables.
Prep time is about 15 minutes, and the cooking time is around 30 minutes, making this meal perfect for a satisfying evening at home. Each serving packs around 700 calories and offers about 50 grams of protein—just the hearty goodness we love!