Leave people wondering if there is a hidden chef in your kitchen with this steak and creamy garlic shrimp dinner! Ready on the table in less than 15 minutes, the rich and decadent flavours in the creamy garlic shrimp sauce give five-star restaurant vibes, especially when paired with a high quality piece of porterhouse steak.
There’s not a lot out there that beats an exceptionally good garlic sauce. Not to brag, but we consider ourselves quite the experts in everything creamy and garlicky. Don’t believe us? Try our creamy garlic scallops, creamy garlic chicken breasts or our creamy garlic butter salmon. This steak and creamy garlic shrimp is most definitely a testament to our love of creamy garlic sauce!
HOW TO COOK STEAK
Cooking a perfect piece of steak isn’t as hard you think. Just like our steakhouse steak, grilled steak with brown butter, and our pan seared steak with mushroom sauce, a good steak needs preparation and resting time. You could have a restaurant quality grilled steak and creamy garlic shrimp cooked in under 30 minutes.
Let steaks sit out at room temperature for 15-30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towel. Season generously on each side with salt and pepper.
IN A SKILLET
Using a cast iron skillet ensures the steak will cook evenly and will produce charred flavours similar to barbecue. If you don’t have a cast iron, any pan will work. Preheat your pan on high heat before carefully adding your oil. When your skillet is smoking, season steaks with salt and pepper just before they go in to your pan. Your kitchen will get smokey! Keep your exhaust fan on high. Add only two steaks in at a time, or you won’t get a nice sear.
ON THE GRILL
Set up the grill at least 15 minutes before you cook. It needs to get hot before putting anything on it. Find the hottest areas by carefully and slowly waving your hand 6 inches above the grill. Using tongs, lightly grease grill plates with a folded paper towel dipped in oil. When oil is smoking, grill until they release without sticking.
HOW LONG TO COOK STEAK
Rare steaks. Soft textured steaks that maintain an indent when pressed will be rare — 140°F (60°C) internal temperature Medium-rare steaks. Steaks with a soft and springy feel will be medium rare — 145°F (63°) internal temperature Medium steaks. Steaks with a springy feel will be medium (bounce back up fast) — 160°F (70°) internal temperature Well done steaks. Firm steaks are well done — 170°F (76°) internal temperature
Remember, steak will continue to cook after being removed from the skillet or grill. Allow to rest for 5 – 10 minutes to let the juices settle before serving up your steak and creamy garlic shrimp. While steaks are resting, sear (or grill) your shrimp, then get your creamy sauce going! If grilling your shrimp, you will need to grab a pan to cook the cream in.
TIPS FOR THE BEST STEAK AND CREAMY GARLIC SHRIMP
You can use shrimp with tails on or off. Try to find fresh wild caught shrimp. Frozen shrimp is good too, but fresh will always have a better flavour. Heavy (thickened) cream can be substituted with half and half, light cream or evaporated milk!
WHAT TO SERVE WITH STEAK AND SHRIMP
If you’re really wanting to soak up that creamy garlic sauce, try pairing your steak and creamy garlic shrimp with creamy slow cooker mashed potatoes.
WHAT WINE GOES BEST WITH STEAK AND SHRIMP?
White wine pairs really well with steak and creamy garlic shrimp. I prefer a light Chardonnay or Pinot Gris. I’m also partial to a chilled glass of Rosé.
Watch us make this Steak recipe right here!
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