One Pan Garlic Butter Steak and Shrimp

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Chicken breast is lower in fat and cost-effective.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: scallops

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions provide a fresh flavor at a lower cost.

Heat olive oil in a cast iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Season the New York Strip Steak with salt and pepper on both sides.

Add the steak to the pan and cook until desired doneness.

Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest.

In the same pan, melt 6 Tbs of butter over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add the jumbo shrimp to the pan and season with salt and pepper.

Cook shrimp until pink and opaque.

Stir in the juice of 1/2 lemon and chopped parsley, cooking for an additional minute.

Slice the rested steak against the grain into strips.

Plate the steak and top with the garlic butter shrimp.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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