Garlic Butter Shrimp & Steak Dinner

If you love a hearty steak and shrimp dinner, this combination is hard to beat. Juicy garlic butter steak bites and Cajun shrimp are plated alongside cheesy mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli, creating one satisfying, complete meal that’s perfect for a special dinner at home.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Steak and shrimp together. Both get their own seasoning and cooking treatment for maximum flavor.
• Cheesy, creamy mashed potatoes. A rich, comforting side that pairs perfectly with the garlic butter steak.
• Roasted broccoli for balance. Adds color and freshness to round out the plate.
• A complete, restaurant-style dinner. Everything you need for a satisfying meal in one recipe.

Ingredients

For the Steak Bites

• 1½ lbs sirloin steak, cut into large cubes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt, to taste

For the Shrimp

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For the Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

• 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 4 tbsp butter
• ½ cup warm milk
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• ½ tsp dried parsley
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes

For the Broccoli

• 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

How to Make Garlic Butter Shrimp & Steak Dinner

1. Make the cheesy mashed potatoes. Boil the potatoes until fork tender, then drain well. Mash with butter, warm milk, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the cheddar until melted and creamy.

2. Roast the broccoli. Toss the broccoli with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F for about 20 minutes, until tender with lightly browned edges.

3. Sear the steak bites. Pat the steak dry and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a skillet and sear the steak bites until deeply browned and cooked to your preferred doneness.

4. Add the garlic butter. Reduce the heat slightly and add the butter and minced garlic to the steak. Toss briefly until the garlic is fragrant and the steak bites are coated in garlic butter. Remove from the skillet.

5. Cook the Cajun shrimp. Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and garlic powder. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet and cook the shrimp until pink and opaque. Finish the garlic shrimp with fresh lemon juice.

6. Build the dinner plates. Serve the garlic butter steak bites and Cajun shrimp alongside generous portions of cheesy mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli. Finish the potatoes with dried parsley and red pepper flakes.

Tips for the Best Garlic Butter Steak & Shrimp Dinner

• Pat the steak dry before searing. This helps it develop a deep, golden crust instead of steaming in the pan.
• Don’t overcook the shrimp. They cook quickly, so keep an eye on them and pull them as soon as they turn pink and opaque.
• Use warm milk for the mashed potatoes. This helps them stay smooth and creamy instead of gummy.
• Roast the broccoli in a single layer. This helps it brown nicely instead of steaming in a crowded pan.

What to Serve with Garlic Butter Shrimp & Steak

This meal is already a complete plate with potatoes and broccoli included, but a simple dinner roll or crusty bread never hurts if you want to round things out further.

Frequently Asked Questions