Creamy Garlic Parmesan Steak & Shrimp 🥩🍤

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Steak & Shrimp 🥩🍤

Ingredients:

• For the Steak:
• 2 ribeye or New York strip steaks (about 1 inch thick)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil)
• For the Shrimp:
• 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary (or Italian seasoning)
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or red pepper flakes for a kick

Instructions:

1. Cook the Steak:

• Generously season both sides of the steaks with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add steaks and sear for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust for your desired doneness.
• Remove steaks from the skillet and cover loosely with foil to rest.

1. Cook the Shrimp:

• Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and lemon zest and juice.
• In the same skillet, add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.

1. Make the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce:

• In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
• Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, rosemary, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika/red pepper flakes (if using).
• Let the sauce simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens and becomes creamy. Stir in fresh basil.

1. Serve:

• Plate the steak and shrimp, then spoon the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce generously over both.
• Garnish with additional fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, if desired.