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Grilled Shrimp Recipes with Steak in Creamy Cajun Sauce

When I first tried making this steak with creamy Cajun shrimp sauce, I didn’t expect it to become such a hit at my dinner table. The idea of combining juicy steak with shrimp might sound like overdoing it, but trust me, the flavors blend better than you’d think. It’s one of those steak and shrimp recipes that leaves everyone asking for seconds. We’re talking tender grilled steak, plump shrimp, and a rich sauce that clings to every bite. I’ll admit, I used to avoid shrimp recipes because I thought they were fussy. Then I discovered how quick they really are. This dish even works if you want to stretch it into a grilled shrimp dinner with pasta or a side of rice. The sauce is the secret star here. It’s one of those shrimp sauce recipe easy ideas that you’ll probably use again and again, not just on steak. Honestly, I’ve poured it over pasta for one of my favorite shrimp and pasta recipes, and even ladled it onto rice and shrimp recipes when I’m short on time. Simple, rich, and comforting — this one’s worth keeping in the weekly rotation.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Grilled Shrimp Dinner, grilled shrimp recipes, rice and shrimp recipes, shrimp and pasta recipes, shrimp recipes, shrimp sauce recipe easy, steak and shrimp recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Linda

Ingredients

  • 2 ribeye steaks (about 1 inch thick)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Pat the steaks dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook the steaks to your preferred doneness, then set aside to rest.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic until fragrant.
  5. Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and cream, stirring to combine.
  7. Add Parmesan cheese and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Return the steaks to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
  9. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.