Cajun Shrimp Sauce (over Steak). The shrimp sauce is a simple butter, garlic and cream based sauce along with the shrimp and more cajun seasoning that is finished off with parmesan cheese; basically a cajun take on an alfredo sauce! Once everything is done you serve the steaks smothered in the creamy cajun shrimp sauce and enjoy! Cajun Shrimp Sauce (over Steak) This flavorful sauce (garlic and a hint of mustard) is very easy to prepare and will enhance those "special occasion" steak dinners.
Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. Place shrimp in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil, garlic and cajun seasoning; season with salt and pepper, to taste. You can cook Cajun Shrimp Sauce (over Steak) using 14 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Cajun Shrimp Sauce (over Steak)
- You need 1 Tbs. of vegetable oil.
- Prepare 2 of steaks (strip, ribeye, etc.).
- Prepare Dash of steak seasonings.
- Prepare 2 Tbs. of butter.
- You need 8 oz. of shrimp, peeled and deveined.
- Prepare Dash of shrimp seasoning (Old Bay or Cajun).
- It's 2 cloves of garlic, smashed.
- Prepare Dash of pepper flakes.
- You need 1/4 cup of vegetable broth (or dry white wine).
- It's 1/4 cup of heavy cream.
- Prepare 1 Tbs. of whole-grain or Dijon mustard.
- Prepare Dash of Cajun or Creole seasonings.
- You need 1 Tbs. of lemon juice.
- Prepare 1/4 cup of parsley, chopped.
I thought this was a wonderful addition to filet mignon. I did not cut up the shrimp but left them whole and served them on the side in the cream sauce. I left the option open to drizzle the cream sauce over the filet. My husband did not add the sauce at first but after tasting it he was won over.
Cajun Shrimp Sauce (over Steak) instructions
- 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 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..
- 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..
- Add the shrimp to the pan and sauté on both sides until slightly pink. Remove from the pan and set aside. Increase the heat to medium-high again..
- 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..
- 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..
- While simmering, add back in the shrimp along with the lemon juice and parsley. Heat the sauce for another minute. Mix lightly..
- Serve the sauce over the plated steaks and enjoy..
- Also, served over a tilapia fish filet on a bed of couscous..
I thought it was a delicate sauce and not. Surf n turf at it's best! Melt half of the butter in a heavy sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic. This Applebee's Copycat Steak and Shrimp with Parmesan Sauce is amazing!
