Here’s a full, detailed recipe for a luxurious Steak and Seafood Skillet with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce — a decadent, restaurant-quality dish you can make at home! Perfect for special occasions or a date-night dinner, this surf-and-turf combo is rich, flavorful, and surprisingly simple to put together.
🥩🦐 Steak and Seafood Skillet with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 2–3
🧂 Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 2 ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon steaks (6–8 oz each), room temp
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
For the Seafood:
- 8–10 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 sea scallops (optional, or substitute more shrimp)
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Splash of white wine or lemon juice (optional)
For the Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chicken or seafood broth (or white wine)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried thyme
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
🍳 Instructions
🔹 1. Prep and Season
- Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Pat seafood dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Let everything sit at room temperature while you prep other ingredients.
🔹 2. Sear the Steaks
- Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp butter.
- Add steaks and sear for about 3–4 minutes per side (for medium-rare), depending on thickness.
- During the last minute of cooking, add garlic cloves and herbs, and baste the steak with the melted butter.
- Remove steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 5–10 minutes.
🔹 3. Sear the Seafood
- In the same skillet, reduce heat slightly and add 1 tbsp butter.
- Add shrimp and scallops (don’t overcrowd) and sear for:
- Shrimp: about 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque
- Scallops: about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown
- Deglaze pan with a splash of white wine or lemon juice if using.
- Remove and set aside with the steak.
🔹 4. Make the Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
- In the same skillet, lower heat to medium-low.
- Add 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn the garlic).
- Stir in the broth (or wine) and let reduce slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, and stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Season with Italian seasoning, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Let the sauce simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened and creamy.
🔹 5. Assemble the Skillet
- Return the steak and seafood to the skillet with the sauce.
- Spoon the sauce over the top.
- Heat for another 1–2 minutes if needed to warm everything through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or chives.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve your steak and seafood skillet with:
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Roasted asparagus or green beans
- Buttery rice or pasta (great with extra sauce!)
- Crusty bread to mop up the sauce
🔁 Optional Variations
- Add Lobster: Substitute shrimp or scallops with lobster tail for an ultra-luxurious version.
- Add Mushrooms or Spinach to the sauce for extra richness and flavor.
- Make It Spicy: Add red pepper flakes to the sauce for a gentle kick.
🍷 Wine Pairing
- White: Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc
- Red: Pinot Noir or Merlot (for a good steak pairing)
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