Description
This Steak and Shrimp Scampi recipe brings together perfectly seared ribeye or sirloin steaks paired with succulent garlic butter shrimp cooked in a flavorful white wine and lemon sauce. It’s a classic American surf and turf dish that’s quick to prepare on the stovetop, ideal for a satisfying main course that combines hearty steak with delicate seafood.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak
- 2 8-ounce ribeye or sirloin steaks
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Shrimp Scampi
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Steaks: Remove the steaks from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper for optimal flavor. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil along with 1 tablespoon butter. Once the skillet is hot, sear the steaks for about 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting the time depending on steak thickness and desired doneness. After cooking, remove the steaks from the skillet, tent them loosely with foil, and let them rest to retain their juices.
- Cook the Shrimp Scampi: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 3 tablespoons butter. Over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Add the shrimp and the crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Pour in the dry white wine or chicken broth along with 2 tablespoons lemon juice, stirring and scraping any browned bits from the pan to build flavor. Allow the sauce to cook down for another 1–2 minutes until slightly reduced. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and remove from heat.
- Serve: Slice the rested steaks against the grain and plate them. Spoon the warm shrimp scampi over the steak along with the pan sauce for a rich and flavorful finish.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious scampi sauce.
- Enhance the flavor by finishing the steaks with a pat of garlic herb butter right before serving.
- If preferred, you can substitute chicken broth for the white wine to keep the recipe alcohol-free.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to maintain their tender texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with shrimp
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 60 g
- Cholesterol: 265 mg
