Surf and Turf with Garlic Herb Butter: Steak and Shrimp Recipe

Elevate your dinner game with this classic surf and turf combination. Juicy bavette steak and tender shrimp are cooked to perfection and finished with a luscious garlic herb butter that melts over everything. This dish is surprisingly simple to prepare but feels incredibly special-ideal for date nights or when you want to treat yourself.

Bavette steak is known for its rich beefy flavor, while shrimp cook in minutes. Together, they create a balanced and satisfying meal. Feel free to serve them side by side or enjoy one protein on its own. Either way, you’re in for a treat.

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Ingredients

10 ounce ShrimpView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Bavette SteakView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3.5 ounce Garlic Herb ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry with paper towels. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Toss with half of the garlic herb butter until melted and well coated. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. Pat the bavette steak dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides. Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook to your desired doneness, about 5-7 minutes per side for medium-rare. During the last minute, top the steak with the remaining garlic herb butter, allowing it to melt and baste the meat.
3. Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve the sliced steak alongside the shrimp, spooning any extra garlic herb butter from the pan over the top.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different cut of steak?

Yes, you can substitute bavette with flank steak, skirt steak or sirloin. Adjust cooking time as needed.

Can I make garlic herb butter from scratch?

Absolutely! Mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped fresh herbs like parsley and thyme, salt and pepper.

How do I know when the shrimp is fully cooked?

Shrimp are done when they turn pink and opaque and curl into a loose ‘C’ shape. Avoid overcooking to keep them tender.