Treat yourself to the ultimate Garlic Butter Steak & Shrimp with Crispy Fries, a restaurant-style surf and turf dinner that’s packed with bold flavors. Juicy, perfectly seared steak is paired with succulent garlic butter shrimp and crispy golden fries for an unforgettable meal that’s perfect for date nights, family dinners, or special occasions.
β±οΈ Prep Time: 20 minutes
π₯ Cook Time: 30 minutes
π½οΈ Servings: 4
π₯ Calories: About 840 per serving
Ingredients π
π For the Crispy Fries
π 4 cups thick-cut fries, frozen or par-cooked
π₯© For the Garlic Butter Steak
π₯© 4 ribeye, sirloin, or New York strip steaks (about 8 oz each)
π§ 2 tsp salt, divided
β« 1Β½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
π’οΈ 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
π§ 5 tbsp butter, divided
π§ 5 garlic cloves, minced, divided
π€ For the Garlic Butter Shrimp
π€ 1Β½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
πΆοΈ 1 tsp paprika
π 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
πΏ 4 tbsp freshly chopped parsley, divided
π― 1 tsp honey (optional, for extra shine)
Instructions π©βπ³
1οΈβ£ Bake the Fries
Preheat your oven to 220Β°C (425Β°F).
Spread the fries evenly on a baking tray in a single layer. Bake for 20β25 minutes, turning halfway through, until crispy, golden brown, and perfectly cooked.
2οΈβ£ Season the Steaks
Pat the steaks completely dry using paper towels.
Season with 1ΒΌ teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Let them rest at room temperature for 10 minutes while the fries bake.
3οΈβ£ Sear the Steaks
Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat until very hot.
Cook the steaks for 3β4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until a rich golden crust forms.
For medium-rare, cook to an internal temperature of 54β57Β°C (130β135Β°F).
For medium, cook to 60Β°C (140Β°F).
4οΈβ£ Baste with Garlic Butter
During the final minute of cooking, add 2 tablespoons butter and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet.
Tilt the pan and continuously spoon the melted garlic butter over the steaks until fragrant and glossy.
Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for 5β10 minutes.
5οΈβ£ Season the Shrimp
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with paprika, the remaining Β½ teaspoon salt, Β½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, and the optional honey.
6οΈβ£ Cook the Garlic Butter Shrimp
Using the same skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter with the remaining minced garlic.
Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2β3 minutes per side, just until pink, opaque, and tender.
Avoid overcooking to keep the shrimp juicy.
7οΈβ£ Finish the Shrimp
Toss the shrimp in the garlic butter sauce until evenly coated. Stir in the remaining chopped parsley just before removing the skillet from the heat.
8οΈβ£ Assemble and Serve
Arrange each steak on a serving plate with a generous portion of garlic butter shrimp and crispy fries.
Spoon the extra garlic butter sauce over both the steak and shrimp, then garnish with additional parsley. Serve immediately while everything is hot and full of flavor.
Helpful Tips & Variations π‘
β Jumbo shrimp create an impressive restaurant-style presentation and stay wonderfully juicy.
β A cast-iron skillet delivers the best caramelized crust on the steak, but a grill pan works beautifully too.
β Add fresh lemon wedges for a bright, citrusy finish.
β Serve with garlic aioli, creamy garlic sauce, or chili butter for extra indulgence.
β Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan over the fries for even more flavor.
β For extra heat, add crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne to the shrimp seasoning.
β Let the steaks rest before slicing to keep every bite tender and full of juices.
