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Cajun Shrimp Steak

Cajun Shrimp Steak

Savor a perfectly cooked Cajun Shrimp Steak with a creamy spicy sauce combining the best of land and sea in one delightful dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 pound steak (strip loin, rib eye, or preferred cut)
  • to taste Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning or adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet preferably cast iron or stainless steel
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Chopping board and knife
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and season the steak with Cajun seasoning.
  2. Sear the steak in the heated skillet until browned and cooked to desired doneness, then set aside to rest.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the skillet, and cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink, then set aside.
  4. Sauté chopped garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the skillet to deglaze.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and additional Cajun seasoning, bringing to a gentle boil, then let simmer for about a minute until thickened.
  7. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted, creating a creamy sauce.
  8. Add lemon juice and chopped parsley to the sauce, then return cooked shrimp to coat evenly.
  9. Serve sauce generously over seared steak and garnish with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 36gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Let the steak rest after searing to achieve maximum juiciness.
Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your taste for a milder or spicier kick.
This dish can also be made ahead of time; store components separately and reheat before serving for optimal freshness.
Fresh shrimp provide the best flavor, but frozen shrimp will work too if thawed properly.
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