Garlic Butter Steak Shrimp (Print Version)
Savor tender steak and shrimp tossed with pasta, spinach, and roasted peppers in garlic butter sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat & Seafood
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8 ounces sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
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12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Pasta & Vegetables
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8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
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2 cups fresh spinach leaves
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1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
→ Dairy
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
→ Oils & Seasonings
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps to Follow:
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Season steak cubes with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add steak in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 2 minutes. Flip and cook another 2 minutes until browned but still juicy. Remove steak and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp, sprinkle with smoked paprika and a pinch of salt. Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain. Immediately toss pasta with remaining 3 tablespoons butter to coat.
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Add fresh spinach and roasted red peppers to the warm pasta, stirring gently to wilt the spinach. Fold in shrimp to distribute evenly with vegetables and garlic butter sauce.
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Plate shrimp pasta and top with seared steak cubes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
# Additional Notes:
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Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
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Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent toughness.
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Use fresh garlic for optimal flavor in the butter sauce.