Sweet Soy Bavette Steak and Shrimp with Garlic Rice and Spicy Sauce

Bring the sizzling flavors of hibachi cooking to your kitchen with this surf and turf dinner. Juicy bavette steak is seared to perfection, then sliced and drizzled with a warm sweet soy glaze. Alongside, tender shrimp are seasoned and pan-seared, while sesame-roasted zucchini and fluffy garlic rice round out the plate. A creamy, spicy special sauce adds the perfect kick for dipping every bite.

This dish celebrates Asian-inspired flavors with a homemade twist. The combination of two sauces-a sweet glaze and a spicy dip-elevates the steak and shrimp, making each mouthful exciting. Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or a weeknight treat, this recipe delivers bold, satisfying flavors without the need for a restaurant reservation.

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Ingredients

1 unit ZucchiniView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit KetchupView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fry SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon SrirachaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Sesame SeedsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Bavette SteakView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce ShrimpView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 teaspoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a rack in the top position. Wash and dry all produce. Trim the zucchini and slice it crosswise into ½-inch-thick rounds.
2. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon ketchup, 1 teaspoon fry seasoning, ½ teaspoon sugar and sriracha to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Set the spicy special sauce aside.
3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic powder and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the rice, ¾ cup water and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low and cook until the rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
4. While the rice cooks, toss the zucchini rounds on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, salt and pepper. Sprinkle each round with sesame seeds (reserve any remaining seeds for serving). Roast on the top rack until the zucchini is tender and the sesame seeds are lightly browned, 14-16 minutes. If needed, broil for 1-2 minutes to toast the seeds further.
5. Pat the steak dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook to your desired doneness, 5-7 minutes per side. Transfer the steak to a cutting board to rest. Wipe out the pan.
6. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Season the shrimp with the remaining fry seasoning, salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Remove the pan from heat.
7. Pour the sweet soy glaze into a small microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap and microwave until warmed through, about 1 minute. Fluff the rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Divide the rice, zucchini, steak and shrimp among plates. Drizzle the steak with the warm sweet soy glaze and sprinkle with any remaining sesame seeds. Serve with the spicy special sauce on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different cut of steak?

Yes, you can substitute flank steak or sirloin. Adjust cooking time as needed to reach desired doneness.

What can I use instead of sweet soy glaze?

You can make a quick substitute by mixing equal parts soy sauce and brown sugar, then simmering until slightly thickened.

Is there a substitute for fry seasoning?

Fry seasoning is a blend of spices like paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne. You can use a store-bought Cajun or blackening seasoning as an alternative.