Garlic Butter Steak Shrimp (Print Version)
Steak and shrimp tossed with pasta, spinach, and roasted peppers in a creamy garlic butter sauce.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 -
0.5 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
02 -
0.5 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Pasta
03 -
8 oz spaghetti or linguine
→ Fats and Oils
04 -
2 tbsp olive oil
05 -
2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
→ Seasonings and Aromatics
06 -
4 garlic cloves, minced
07 -
1 tsp Italian seasoning
08 -
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
09 -
Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
→ Vegetables and Garnishes
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2 cups fresh spinach
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0.25 cup chopped roasted red peppers
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Fresh parsley, for garnish
→ Cheese
13 -
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Season steak cubes with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak in a single layer and sear without stirring for about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until browned but still juicy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and keep warm.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a small cup of pasta water, then drain.
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Immediately toss drained pasta with remaining 1 tablespoon butter until coated. Add fresh spinach and chopped roasted red peppers, gently stirring to wilt spinach without overcooking. Add reserved pasta water as needed to adjust moisture.
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Fold shrimp into pasta mixture evenly. Plate the pasta and shrimp, then arrange seared steak bites on top. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan if desired and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately to enjoy warm, contrasting textures.
# Extra Tips & Details:
01 -
Use ribeye steak for a richer flavor; allow steak to rest 5 minutes before serving for juiciness.
02 -
Do not overcook shrimp to prevent rubbery texture; watch for color change to pink.
03 -
Reserve pasta cooking water to help loosen sauce if necessary.