Fancy Dinner for Two (Printable Version)

Juicy steak and plump shrimp with a luscious garlic cream sauce come together for an easy but impressive dinner. Perfect for celebrating or just treating yourself!

# Ingredients:

→ Steak Essentials

01 - A couple of 6-ounce tenderloin steaks
02 - Two tablespoons of unsalted butter
03 - A pinch of salt and a sprinkle of pepper
04 - One fresh sprig of rosemary
05 - About two teaspoons of olive oil

→ Shrimp Basics

06 - A dozen peeled and deveined shrimp
07 - One teaspoon of olive oil
08 - Two garlic cloves, sliced thinly
09 - One teaspoon each of paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper

→ Creamy Sauce Ingredients

10 - One tablespoon of butter
11 - Two tablespoons of soy sauce
12 - A quarter-cup of heavy cream
13 - A tablespoon of crushed red pepper flakes
14 - Chopped parsley for topping

# Steps:

01 - Take your steaks out of the fridge and let them hang out at room temperature for half an hour. Coat every side generously with salt and pepper.
02 - Get your skillet super hot and drizzle in some olive oil. Sear one side of the steaks until they turn a beautiful brown, about 8 minutes. Flip them over and toss in butter, rosemary, and garlic slices. Turn the heat to medium so the butter doesn’t scorch, and spoon it over the steaks for another 8 minutes. Cook to your preferred doneness, like medium or medium-rare (we’re talking 125°F). Cover the steaks in foil and let them sit for 10–15 minutes before cutting.
03 - Mix your shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Heat the same skillet with a bit more olive oil. Cook the shrimp till they're just opaque, roughly 2 minutes. Then, set them aside for now.
04 - Switch your skillet to a low heat and melt some butter. Pour in soy sauce and heavy cream, using a spoon to scrape up the dark bits left in the pan for added flavor. Let the sauce simmer until it thickens a bit, and sprinkle in red pepper flakes for heat.
05 - Layer those shrimp onto a plate, place the steak on top, and pour the sauce all over everything. Add a finishing touch with chopped parsley. Pair it with roasted veggies or mashed potatoes for the best kind of meal.

# Notes:

01 - The thickness of your steak changes cook time, so keep an eye on it.
02 - Skip the red pepper if you’re not into spicy flavors.
03 - Fresh shrimp gives better results than frozen.
04 - Other cuts like New York strip or ribeye work great too.

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