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Steak and Shrimp is the ultimate indulgence, bringing together tender, juicy steak with buttery, garlicky shrimp in one unforgettable dish. This Surf and Turf classic feels like something you’d order at a high-end restaurant, yet it’s simple enough to recreate in your own kitchen.
With pan-seared or grilled steak smothered in a luscious creamy garlic shrimp sauce, this Steak and Shrimp recipe is ready in under 15 minutes. Elegant, rich, and full of flavor, it’s the kind of meal that makes your dinner table feel like a five-star dining experience, without the fuss.
What Makes Steak and Shrimp Work
This recipe shines because it balances the best of both worlds, succulent steak and tender shrimp, without overwhelming either one. The pan-seared or grilled steak gives you that deep, savory flavor, while the creamy garlic shrimp sauce adds richness and a touch of indulgence. Together, they create a classic Steak and Shrimp or Surf and Turf combination that feels luxurious yet approachable, similar to pairing steak with buttery lobster tails in a creamy bacon sauce for an even richer seafood experience.
It also works because it’s fast and fuss-free. With simple ingredients and a quick cooking process, this Steak and Shrimp recipe comes together in under 15 minutes. That means you can serve an elegant dinner that looks and tastes like a restaurant-quality meal, but with the ease of a weeknight dinner at home.
What Goes Into Steak and Shrimp
This recipe keeps things simple but delivers big on flavor. The combination of a perfectly seared steak and creamy garlic shrimp sauce makes for a truly indulgent dinner. Here are the key ingredients that bring it all together:
- New York Strip or Porterhouse Steaks: Juicy, tender cuts of beef that sear beautifully and form the hearty base of this Surf and Turf recipe.
- Shrimp: Sweet and delicate, the shrimp pair perfectly with the rich garlic cream sauce, adding balance and a touch of elegance.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic infuses the sauce with bold, savory depth and enhances both the steak and shrimp.
- Heavy Cream and Parmesan Cheese: These two create a silky, restaurant-style sauce that’s rich, luscious, and full of flavor.
Note: Please see recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.
How To Make Steak and Shrimp
- Prep and Season: Pat steaks dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Set shrimp, butter, garlic, wine or broth, cream, parmesan, and parsley within reach.
- Sear the Steaks: Heat a cast iron skillet or grill over medium high. Sear steaks 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned and at your desired doneness, then transfer to a warm plate.
- Cook the Shrimp: Melt 2 tablespoons butter, season shrimp, and sear until just pink; transfer to a bowl. If grilling, cook shrimp on the grill while brushing with melted butter until done.
- Start the Sauce: Add the remaining butter to the skillet and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in white wine or broth and simmer to reduce by half, scraping up any browned bits.
- Finish the Cream Sauce: Lower heat to low medium and stir in the cream; bring to a simmer. Add parmesan to melt and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine and Serve: Return shrimp to the pan and stir in parsley until coated. Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over or beside the steaks.
To make your Steak and Shrimp dinner even more memorable, pair it with sides that complement both the rich steak and the creamy garlic shrimp. For a lighter yet flavorful option, Cauliflower Hash Brown Egg Cups bring a crispy, savory bite that balances out the decadence on the plate.
If you’re craving comfort, Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are a perfect match; their buttery smoothness soaks up every drop of that garlic cream sauce. And for a classic touch, Stove Top Green Bean Casserole adds hearty vegetables with a creamy crunch that ties the whole Surf and Turf feast together.
Recipe FAQ’s
Yes! While New York strip or porterhouse are excellent, ribeye or filet mignon also work beautifully. Just adjust the cooking time depending on the thickness.
Not necessarily. Cooking shrimp in the same pan adds flavor from the steak drippings, but you can also grill them separately and still make the creamy sauce in a skillet.
Low-sodium chicken broth is a great alternative if you don’t want to use wine. It still provides a savory depth of flavor that complements the garlic and cream.
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Steak With Creamy Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients
Steaks:
- 4 New York Steak strip steaks Porterhouse steaks
- 1 pinch salt to season
- 1 pinch pepper to season
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Creamy Garlic Shrimp:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 8 ounces shrimp deveined, tails on or off
- 4 cloves garlic or 1 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream thickened cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese fresh shredded
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Pat steaks dry with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Sear/grill steaks for 4-5 minutes each side until browned and cooked to desired doneness.
- Transfer steaks to a warm plate; set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet (if using a skillet). Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper and sear until just cooked and pink — about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.(For grill: grill seasoned shrimp while brushing with melted butter until done.)
- To the same skillet, add the remaining butter, add the garlic, sauté until fragrant (about one minute). (If grilling meats, you will need to grab a pan or skillet for this step.)
- Pour in the white wine (or broth), and allow to reduce to half, while scraping any bits off of the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce heat to low-medium heat, add the cream and bring to a simmer, while stirring occasionally. Add in the parmesan cheese; allow to melt through the simmering sauce. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Add the shrimp back into the pan; sprinkle with the parsley, and stir through.
- Serve with steaks.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Absolutely amazing!!!! My daughter made this when she said she wanted to have steak and shrimp for dinner. Paired it with rib eye steaks. Delicious tasting in every bite.
We had this tonight and my wife who doesn’t normally like steak love this meal. She wonder if you could use chicken instead of steak. Overall a 5 star meal the family really loved.
This dish was excellent! My family couldn’t get enough of it and the sauce was amazing.
I made this last night for a special family dinner and it was a huge success! Definitely a keeper! I used half & half and 3 garlic cloves and it was perfect.
I made this for Valentine’s Day using ribeye steaks. It was absolutely delicious! I served it with roasted new potatoes and roasted green beans! Will definitely make it again!!
Unless you live next to the shrimp boat, nearly all “fresh” shrimp you find in grocery stores will be thawed from frozen. Plus, frozen has the added benefit of killing bacteria. https://www.bonappetit.com/story/how-to-buy-shrimp-grocery-store
That said, looking forward to making this tonight for New Year’s Eve dinner.
As a retired chef, I tend to use my own recipes or look at many different recipes (skipping the essays and jumping to ingredients) then improvise from there.
However, since discovering your site, I have favorited it and visit often. I read every word, use every ingredient and even plan our grocery lists accordingly.
Making this was no exception and it was awesome.
Thanks so much!
So I’m a little late, I’ve made this recipe twice already. But Holy freaking cow! I found this recipe on pinterest. I actually only made the shrimp sauce recipe, I used it in noodles, kind of like a cream fettuccine dish. So amazing! I played with seasonings like cajun and Tonys creole seasoning. Its so quick and easy. Its my go to for creamy pasta sauce!
Thanks Kayla!
I myself don’t eat steak, but once in awhile, my husbands REALLY craves it! That usually leads to spending a ridiculous amount of money for a mediocre piece of meat and not amazing sides. I made this for my husband with sauteed vegetables and homemade mashed potatoes on the side and he LOVED it! Better than Applebee’s! Thanks for the pointers! My steak dinner for my husband is now one of his favorites! I wish I could show you a picture of what your inspired me to do! 🙂
Hi, I LOVE your recipes! I also have mushrooms in the fridge along with my steak and shrimp and I wanted to use them in this recipe. What step would I incorporate them in at? After I cook my steaks or after I cook the shrimp but before the sauce?
It depends. If you’re wanting to include the mushrooms in the sauce, add them in with the butter, sauté them, then add the garlic and continue with the sauce instructions from there. They can be prepared after the steak, but before the shrimp as they take a little longer to cook. I hope that helps!
Do you turn the heat down when making the sauce or does it stay at medium-high?
Hi Melanie! Please refer to Step 7 in the recipe: “Reduce heat to low-medium heat, add the cream….”