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Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce – A Flavor-Packed Dinner Perfect for Any Occasion


  • Author: Mary

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons oil

  • 1 pound steak (strip loin, ribeye, or filet mignon)

  • Cajun seasoning, to taste

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (or to taste)

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley


Instructions

 

  1. Cook the Steak:
    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    Season the steak with Cajun seasoning.
    Sear both sides until browned and cooked to your liking.
    Remove steak from the skillet and set aside.

  2. Sauté the Shrimp:
    Reduce heat to medium.
    Add butter to the same skillet.
    Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side, until pink.
    Remove shrimp and set aside.

  3. Make the Sauce:
    Add chopped garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute.
    Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any bits from the bottom.
    Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Cajun seasoning.
    Let it simmer for a minute.

  4. Finish the Sauce:
    Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
    Mix in lemon juice and chopped parsley.
    Return shrimp to the skillet and coat in the creamy sauce.

  5. Serve:
    Place steaks on plates and spoon the Cajun shrimp sauce over the top.
    Garnish with extra parsley if desired.