Here’s a flavor-packed, restaurant-worthy dish you can make at home: Cajun Shrimp and Steak Delight! This combo brings the best of both worlds — tender steak, juicy shrimp, and a creamy Cajun sauce that ties it all together. Serve it over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for the ultimate comfort meal.
🔥 Cajun Shrimp and Steak Delight
🍽️ Serves: 3–4 | ⏱️ Total Time: ~35 minutes
🧂 Ingredients:
For the protein:
- 1 lb sirloin steak or ribeye, cut into bite-sized strips
- 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2–3 tbsp Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the sauce:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning (extra, to taste)
- Optional: A pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat
🔪 Instructions:
1. Season the Meat & Shrimp
- Toss steak strips and shrimp separately with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook the Steak
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear steak for 3–5 minutes, until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the Shrimp
- In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed.
- Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
4. Make the Sauce
- Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream, paprika, and a touch more Cajun seasoning.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
5. Combine
- Add steak and shrimp back into the pan.
- Toss to coat everything in the sauce. Simmer 2 more minutes to heat through.
🍝 Serving Suggestions:
- Over fettuccine or linguine
- On top of garlic mashed potatoes
- With a side of buttery corn and sautéed greens
- Or even stuffed in a toasted hoagie roll for a Cajun surf-and-turf sandwich
🌶️ Want More Heat?
- Add cayenne or sliced jalapeños
- Use blackened seasoning instead of Cajun for a bolder flavor