Garlic Butter Steak, Shrimp, Corn & Broccoli

If you’re looking for a hearty dinner with plenty of flavor, this garlic butter steak and shrimp skillet is a great choice. Tender steak, juicy shrimp, sweet corn, and broccoli all come together in one pan, coated in a bold, buttery Cajun-spiced sauce.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Steak and shrimp together. Both get seared separately for the best texture and flavor.
• Sweet corn and broccoli included. A complete, balanced meal with vegetables built right in.
• Bold Cajun garlic butter. Every ingredient gets coated in rich, well-seasoned butter.
• One skillet, easy cleanup. Everything comes together in the same pan.

Ingredients

• 1½ lb steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 ears corn, cut into halves
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 5 tbsp butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

How to Make Garlic Butter Steak, Shrimp, Corn & Broccoli

1. Season the steak. Toss the steak with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt.

2. Sear the steak. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear the steak for 2 to 4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove and set aside.

3. Cook the shrimp. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.

4. Make the garlic butter. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 30 to 60 seconds, until fragrant.

5. Cook the corn and broccoli. Add the corn and broccoli. Toss in the garlic butter and cook until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.

6. Bring everything together. Return the steak and shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently until everything is coated in the garlic butter sauce.

7. Finish and serve. Add the red pepper flakes and lemon juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Tips for the Best Garlic Butter Steak & Shrimp Skillet

• Sear the steak in a hot pan. High heat gives you that deep golden crust without overcooking the inside.
• Don’t overcook the shrimp. Two to three minutes per side is enough; they’ll turn rubbery if left too long.
• Let the vegetables get some color. A light browning on the corn and broccoli adds extra flavor.
• Toss everything gently at the end. This coats the steak, shrimp, and vegetables in garlic butter without breaking anything apart.

What to Serve with Garlic Butter Steak, Shrimp, Corn & Broccoli

This dish is a complete meal on its own with vegetables included, but a scoop of rice underneath makes it even heartier if you’d like to stretch the servings further.

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