Would You Eat Cajun Shrimp and Steak Feast 🍤🥩
📋 Ingredients:
🥩 1 lb (450g) sirloin steak, thinly sliced
🍤 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
🧂 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
🫙 2 tablespoons olive oil
🌶️ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
🧅 1/2 cup diced red onion
🥒 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
🌿 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
🍚 Cooked white or brown rice (optional, for serving)
📝 Instructions:
1️⃣ Marinate the steak and shrimp:
Combine the sliced steak and shrimp in a large bowl. Add Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, minced garlic, and olive oil. Toss well and let marinate for 15-20 minutes. 🧄🌶️
2️⃣ Cook the steak:
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak slices and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove and set aside. 🥩🔥
3️⃣ Cook the shrimp:
In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and slightly crisp around the edges (about 3-4 minutes). Remove and set aside. 🍤🧈
4️⃣ Sauté the vegetables:
Add the diced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Squeeze half of the lemon juice over the vegetables and stir. 🍋🧅
5️⃣ Assemble the feast:
Return the steak and shrimp to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together to coat with the flavors. Add the remaining lemon juice and adjust seasoning if necessary. 🌟
6️⃣ Serve:
Plate the steak and shrimp mixture over a bed of cooked rice or serve on its own for a low-carb option. Garnish with fresh parsley. 🍚🌿
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 550 per serving
Notes 💡:
◻️ Adjust the heat level by adding extra Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper. 🌶️🔥
◻️ Serve with crusty garlic bread for a hearty side. 🥖🧄