Cajun Shrimp Sauce (over Steak)

Source : Prepare The Steaks Seasonings And The Shrimp Seasonings Ahead Of Time And Place In The Refrigerator While Preparing The Side Dishes Heat The Oil In...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : January 20, 2026

Step:

  1. Prepare the steaks (seasonings) and the shrimp (seasonings) ahead of time and place in the refrigerator while preparing the side dishes.

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  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and sear for 3-4 minutes (depending on thickness and desired level of doneness). Sear the other side of the steak, one minute less.

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  3. Remove the steak from the pan and set aside on a warm plate. Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter to the same pan and melt.

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  4. Add the shrimp to the pan and saut on both sides until slightly pink. Remove from the pan and set aside. Increase the heat to medium-high again.

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  5. Add the garlic and the pepper flakes to the pan and heat this for less than a minute. Add the broth (or wine) and deglaze the pan. While heating, scrape the pan bottom (brown bits) with a spoon.

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  6. Add the cream and mix lightly. Add the mustard and seasonings and bring to a slight boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for one minute.

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  7. While simmering, add back in the shrimp along with the lemon juice and parsley. Heat the sauce for another minute. Mix lightly.

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  8. Serve the sauce over the plated steaks and enjoy.

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  9. Also, served over a tilapia fish filet on a bed of couscous.

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Ingredients

  1. 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
  2. 2 steaks (strip, ribeye, etc.)
  3. Dash steak seasonings
  4. 2 Tbs. butter
  5. 8 oz. shrimp, peeled and deveined
  6. Dash shrimp seasoning (Old Bay or Cajun)
  7. 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  8. Dash pepper flakes
  9. 1/4 cup vegetable broth (or dry white wine)
  10. 1/4 cup heavy cream
  11. 1 Tbs. whole-grain or Dijon mustard
  12. Dash Cajun or Creole seasonings
  13. 1 Tbs. lemon juice
  14. 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

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