Steak with Shrimp and Lobster Sauce
Decadent, savory, and full of indulgence—this Steak with Shrimp and Lobster Sauce is a true surf-and-turf masterpiece. Juicy steak topped with a rich, buttery seafood sauce makes for a restaurant-quality meal perfect for special occasions.
Yield: 2 servings
Temp: Medium-high skillet heat
Time: 30 minutes
Key Ingredients First
- Steak (ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon)
- Shrimp
- Lobster meat
- Butter
- Heavy cream
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 2 steaks (ribeye, sirloin, or filet), about 1 inch thick
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
For the Shrimp & Lobster Sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 6–8 shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup seafood or chicken broth
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper
- Optional: pinch of paprika or cayenne
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the Steaks
- Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steaks and cook 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust for desired doneness).
- Add butter during the last minute and baste the steaks.
- Remove steaks from the pan and let them rest.
2. Prepare the Shrimp & Lobster Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 1–2 minutes per side.
- Stir in lobster meat.
- Pour in cream and broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional paprika.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
3. Serve
- Place steaks on plates.
- Spoon the creamy shrimp-lobster sauce generously over the top.
- Garnish with parsley.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, or garlic butter rice.
- Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra depth.
- For extra richness, finish the sauce with 1 tsp cold butter.