Friday, February 7, 2025

Chow Down

 


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  1. Here is a recipe for this steak & shrimp; recommend serving with a Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages

    🌟 Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce (Surf and Turf) 🌟
    Ingredients:
    For the Steak:
    2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (about 1 inch thick)
    Salt and pepper to taste
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    2 cloves garlic, minced


    For the Cajun Shrimp Sauce:
    1/2 lb (225g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
    (approx. 8 shrimp per steak)
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
    1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1/2 cup chicken broth
    1 cup heavy cream
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    Salt and pepper to taste
    Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

    Method:
    1️⃣ Cook the Steaks:
    Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
    In a large skillet or cast-iron pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
    Add the steaks and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or adjust the time according to your desired doneness.
    In the last minute of cooking, add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet, basting the steaks with the melted butter.
    Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest while you prepare the shrimp sauce.

    2️⃣ Sauté the Shrimp:
    In the same skillet, add the olive oil over medium heat.
    Add the shrimp and season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
    Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque.
    Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.


    3️⃣ Make the Creamy Cajun Sauce:
    In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
    Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
    Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
    Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, cooking until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
    Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing them in the sauce until well coated.

    4️⃣ Serve:
    Place the cooked steaks on plates, pile 8 shrimp on each steak, and generously spoon the creamy Cajun shrimp sauce over the top.
    Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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    1. Thanks for the recipe.

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    2. You forgot the instructions to wrap the filet in bacon prior to preparation.
      -3 points, otherwise excellent effort.

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    3. Thanks, that's what I was looking for...where's the BACON?

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    4. It's a filet in the pic. Not what your recipe calls for...

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  2. Dump a load of ketchup on that bad boy, and dig in.

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  3. Looks like scallops on the back right of that pile! Respect!

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  4. Who barfed on that fine plate of meat??

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  5. I just, this week, portioned out a tenderloin. I might use that recipe.

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