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Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Shrimp Recipe | Easy & Delicious Surf and Turf Meal

Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Shrimp Recipe

This garlic butter steak bites and shrimp recipe delivers sizzling surf and turf flavor in under 30 minutes. Juicy steak seared to perfection, tender shrimp tossed in garlic butter—this one-pan meal is quick, easy, and loaded with bold, savory flavor.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

🟡 For the Steak:

1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp olive oil

🟡 For the Shrimp:

1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

🟡 Garlic Butter Sauce:

3 tbsp unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Pat steak bites dry and season with salt and pepper.

2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add steak in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.

4. In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.

5. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

6. Return steak and shrimp to pan, toss to coat in garlic butter.

7. Add a splash of lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

8. Serve hot with rice, mashed potatoes, or veggies.

Notes

Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook steak and shrimp in batches if needed.

Swap sirloin for ribeye or NY strip if preferred.

Add red pepper flakes or Cajun seasoning for a spicy twist.

  • Author: Mila Bryn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Searing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 185mg

Keywords: steak and shrimp, surf and turf recipe, garlic butter steak bites