Skillet Garlic Butter Steak and Shrimp

Skillet Garlic Butter Steak and Shrimp is pan seared to tender and juicy perfection with shrimp and slathered in a garlic herb butter. This will be the best steak and shrimp that you EVER make!

There are so many amazing steak recipes on the site. Be sure to also try Garlic Herb Steak and Potatoes,  Creamy Garlic Steak Bites, or this Lemon Garlic Herb Flank Steak!

Skillet Garlic Butter Steak and Shrimp

You can always count on a good steak recipe here on the blog. You can thank my steak loving son for that. We have it just about every single week. I love it because it is so easy to make. The steak only takes about 10 minutes and its on the dinner table. I love cooking steak and shrimp because it gives something for everyone. I have perfected the garlic herb butter sauce and I am here to tell you… this will be the best steak and shrimp you EVER eat!

What is the best pan for steaks?

A cast iron pan is recommended for steaks. Make sure the cast iron pan is well oiled and seasoned. You can also use a cast iron grill pan.

What is the best steak for pan frying?

• New York Steak
• Rib-Eye Steak
• Sirloin Steaks
• Rump Steaks
• Filet Steaks

How do you make skillet steak and shrimp?

• Liberally season your steak of choice with salt and pepper.

• Turn a medium sized skillet to high heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Add the steaks. Cook on each side for 3 minutes or until outside is browned. Reduce heat to medium high. Cook the steaks to desired doneness. Mine took about 8 minutes flipping 3 times to get a medium. Remove and set aside on a plate to rest.

• Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the shrimp and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until opaque.

• Add the steaks back to the skillet. Make the garlic butter compound. Mix the butter, garlic and fresh chopped herbs. Slather on top of steaks.

Cooking Temperatures for Steak:

• Rare: Temperature: 115°F; Remove when it reaches 110°F
• Medium-Rare: Temperature: 125°F; Remove when it reaches 120°F
• Medium: Temperature: 135°F; Remove when it reaches 130°F
• Medium-Well: Temperature: 140°F; Remove when it reaches 135°F
• Well Done: Temperature: 150°F; Remove when it reaches 145°F

What should I serve with steak?

• Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes 
• Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
• Roasted Brown Butter Honey Carrots
• Roasted Lemon Garlic Asparagus 

Skillet Garlic Butter Steak and Shrimp

4.25 from 4 votes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

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Skillet Garlic Butter Steak and Shrimp is pan seared to tender and juicy perfection with shrimp and slathered in a garlic herb butter.  This will be the best steak and shrimp that you EVER make!  

Ingredients

• 2 lean New York Steak strip steaks or steak of choice
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• salt and pepper

Garlic Butter Compound:

• 1/4 cup softened butter
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon thyme chopped
• 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped
• 1 teaspoon oregano chopped

Instructions

1. Turn a medium sized skillet to high heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Add the steaks. Cook on each side for 3 minutes or until outside is browned. Reduce heat to medium high. Cook the steaks to desired doneness. Mine took about 8 minutes flipping 3 times to get a medium. Remove and set aside on a plate.
2. Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the shrimp and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until opaque. Add the steaks back to the skillet. Make the garlic butter compound. Mix the butter, garlic and fresh chopped herbs. Slather on top of steaks.

Nutrition Facts

Skillet Garlic Butter Steak and Shrimp

Amount Per Serving

Calories 699 Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Fat 32g49%

Saturated Fat 10g50%

Cholesterol 1173mg391%

Sodium 3627mg151%

Potassium 399mg11%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 94g188%

Vitamin A 445IU9%

Vitamin C 24.6mg30%

Calcium 706mg71%

Iron 10.7mg59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.