Cajun Butter Steak & Shrimp with Truffle Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus
Cajun Butter Steak & Shrimp with Truffle Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus
Ingredients
For the Cajun Butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
For the Steak & Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds New York strip steak, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cajun buttery steakhouse seasoning
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the Truffle Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds potatoes, Russet or Yukon Gold, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 1 teaspoon truffle oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Asparagus
- 1 pound asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For the Garlic Bread
- 1 Ciabatta Demi-Baguette, sliced into 1-inch thick portions
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Cajun Butter: In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, chives, parsley, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the Potatoes: Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. While potatoes are cooking, proceed with other steps.
⏱️ 20 min
- 3
Season the Steak: In a bowl, toss the cubed New York strip steak with Worcestershire sauce and Cajun buttery steakhouse seasoning until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Preheat Oven and Prepare Garlic Bread: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take 2 tablespoons of the prepared Cajun butter and melt it gently (microwave or stovetop). Brush the melted Cajun butter generously over one side of each Ciabatta slice. Set aside for baking later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Sear the Steak: Heat avocado oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned steak cubes in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan (cook in batches if necessary). Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tablespoons of the reserved Cajun butter to the pan, and toss with the steak for 1 minute until melted and coating the steak. Remove steak from the skillet and set aside on a plate, tented with foil to keep warm.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Cook the Shrimp: Add the jumbo shrimp to the same skillet, utilizing the residual butter and pan drippings. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and add to the plate with the steak, tented with foil.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Cook the Asparagus: Add the trimmed asparagus spears to the same skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, tossing occasionally, until tender-crisp. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and toss to coat. Remove from skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Finish the Mashed Potatoes: Once potatoes are tender, drain them thoroughly. Return the hot potatoes to the pot. Add the warmed heavy cream, truffle oil, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Bake the Garlic Bread: Place the prepared Ciabatta slices on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 400 - 10
Assemble and Serve: To plate, spoon a generous portion of the truffle Parmesan mashed potatoes onto each plate. Arrange the Cajun butter steak bites on one side of the potatoes and the cooked shrimp next to them. Add the asparagus and a portion of the Cajun butter garlic bread. Drizzle any remaining melted pan juices from the skillet over the steak and shrimp. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Cajun Butter Steak & Shrimp with Truffle Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus
Ingredients
For the Cajun Butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
For the Steak & Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds New York strip steak, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cajun buttery steakhouse seasoning
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the Truffle Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds potatoes, Russet or Yukon Gold, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 1 teaspoon truffle oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Asparagus
- 1 pound asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For the Garlic Bread
- 1 Ciabatta Demi-Baguette, sliced into 1-inch thick portions
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Cajun Butter: In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, chives, parsley, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the Potatoes: Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. While potatoes are cooking, proceed with other steps.
⏱️ 20 min - 3
Season the Steak: In a bowl, toss the cubed New York strip steak with Worcestershire sauce and Cajun buttery steakhouse seasoning until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Preheat Oven and Prepare Garlic Bread: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take 2 tablespoons of the prepared Cajun butter and melt it gently (microwave or stovetop). Brush the melted Cajun butter generously over one side of each Ciabatta slice. Set aside for baking later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Sear the Steak: Heat avocado oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned steak cubes in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan (cook in batches if necessary). Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tablespoons of the reserved Cajun butter to the pan, and toss with the steak for 1 minute until melted and coating the steak. Remove steak from the skillet and set aside on a plate, tented with foil to keep warm.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Cook the Shrimp: Add the jumbo shrimp to the same skillet, utilizing the residual butter and pan drippings. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and add to the plate with the steak, tented with foil.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Cook the Asparagus: Add the trimmed asparagus spears to the same skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, tossing occasionally, until tender-crisp. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and toss to coat. Remove from skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Finish the Mashed Potatoes: Once potatoes are tender, drain them thoroughly. Return the hot potatoes to the pot. Add the warmed heavy cream, truffle oil, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Bake the Garlic Bread: Place the prepared Ciabatta slices on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 400 - 10
Assemble and Serve: To plate, spoon a generous portion of the truffle Parmesan mashed potatoes onto each plate. Arrange the Cajun butter steak bites on one side of the potatoes and the cooked shrimp next to them. Add the asparagus and a portion of the Cajun butter garlic bread. Drizzle any remaining melted pan juices from the skillet over the steak and shrimp. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min