Savor the Taste of Garlic Butter Steak & Shrimp Tonight!

Ingredients:

1 lb (450g) sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into cubes  

1 tbsp olive oil  

1 tbsp butter  

1/2 tsp salt  

1/2 tsp black pepper  

1/2 tsp garlic powder  

1/2 tsp smoked paprika  

12 large shrimp, peeled & deveined  

1/2 tsp paprika  

1 tsp lemon juice  

8 oz (225g) penne or pasta of choice  

2 cloves garlic, minced  

1 cup heavy cream  

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese  

1 tsp Cajun seasoning  

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)  

1/4 cup chopped parsley (for garnish)  

Directions:

1.⁠ ⁠Cook the Steak Bites: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized. Add butter, baste the steak, and remove from heat. 

2.⁠ ⁠Cook the Shrimp: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and remove from heat. 

3.⁠ ⁠Make the Creamy Cajun Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a pan, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add cooked pasta and toss until fully coated. 

4.⁠ ⁠Assemble & Serve: Plate the creamy Cajun pasta. Top with seared steak bites and garlic butter shrimp. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.