Savor the delightful combination of juicy steak and zesty shrimp, all enveloped in a creamy cajun sauce that’ll have your taste buds dancing! Get ready for a flavor explosion!
Ingredients:
– 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1/4 cup chicken broth
– 1 pound steak such as strip loin or rib eye
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
– 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)
– 4 cloves garlic, chopped
– 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
– 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions:
1. Start by seasoning your steak generously with cajun seasoning on both sides. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until it reaches your preferred level of doneness. After cooking, remove the steak from the skillet and set it aside to rest.
2. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. When melted, toss in the shrimp and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink. Once cooked, transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
3. Using the residual heat in the skillet, add the chopped garlic and sauté for approximately one minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
4. Pour in the chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. This step enhances the flavor of your sauce.
5. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then stir in the heavy cream, dijon mustard, and cajun seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for about one minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
6. Add in the grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, stirring until melted and fully incorporated into the creamy sauce.
7. Lastly, stir in the lemon juice, returning the shrimp to the skillet along with the chopped parsley. Mix well until the shrimp are coated and heated through.
