Description
Succulent steak and shrimp scampi delights seafood enthusiasts with its luxurious blend of tender meat and oceanic flavors. Garlic-infused butter sauce and perfectly seared proteins promise a restaurant-quality meal that satisfies gourmet cravings right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 beef steaks (filet mignon, ribeye, or any cut)
- 1 pound (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Flavoring:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Liquids and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Allow steaks to reach room temperature by removing them from refrigeration approximately 20 minutes before cooking.
- Apply a generous layer of salt and pepper across both surfaces of the steaks.
- Activate a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, incorporating olive oil until the surface becomes glossy and heated.
- Execute precise searing for 3-4 minutes on each side, targeting medium-rare doneness. Transfer steaks to a foil-covered surface for resting.
- Utilize the identical skillet, melting butter over moderate temperature and introducing shrimp, cooking 2-3 minutes until transforming to a vibrant pink hue.
- Extract shrimp from the pan, reserving for subsequent steps.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet, allowing it to release aromatic qualities for roughly 30 seconds.
- Incorporate chicken broth, meticulously scraping accumulated caramelized remnants, permitting a brief one-minute simmer.
- Enhance the developing sauce with lemon juice, red chili flakes, remaining butter, and subtle seasoning, stirring until harmoniously integrated.
- Reintroduce cooked shrimp into the skillet, thoroughly coating with the prepared sauce.
- Conclude by sprinkling fresh parsley throughout the dish, ensuring comprehensive flavor distribution.
Notes
- Bring steaks to room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and more tender meat.
- Use kosher or sea salt for better flavor penetration and a more robust seasoning profile.
- Pat steaks and shrimp dry with paper towels to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear without steaming.
- Choose fresh, large shrimp for the most succulent and flavorful scampi sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg