Cheesy Steak and Shrimp Skillet Bowl
Cheesy Steak and Shrimp Skillet Bowl
Ingredients
For the Steak and Shrimp
- 1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized strips
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, for shrimp
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- to taste garlic powder
- as needed olive oil, for searing steak
For the Vegetables
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, medium, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
For the Cheese Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Optional Base
- 1 large baked potato, per serving
- as needed oil, for potatoes
- as needed salt, for potatoes
- as needed pepper, for potatoes
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) if you plan to use the optional baked potato base. Wash and lightly oil the potatoes, then season with salt and pepper. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 450
- 2
Season the steak strips generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned steak pieces in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 1 minute per side until browned but still juicy. Remove the steak from the skillet and set it aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
While the skillet is still hot, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and a pinch of chili powder or Cajun seasoning. Add the shrimp to the same skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until they curl into a C shape and turn golden. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set it aside with the steak.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow onion. Sauté for about 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly tender and have a light char. Season with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the cheese sauce. In a separate saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream over medium heat. Once the cream begins to bubble slightly around the edges, add 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
To assemble, first layer the sautéed vegetables in a serving tray or individual bowls. Then, top with the seared steak and cooked shrimp. Generously drizzle the warm cheese sauce over everything.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
If using the optional potato base, carefully remove the baked potatoes from the oven. Cut each potato open lengthwise and gently mash the insides with a fork. Layer the steak, shrimp, sautéed vegetables, and cheese sauce directly on top of the prepared potato.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheesy Steak and Shrimp Skillet Bowl
For the Steak and Shrimp
- 1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized strips
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, for shrimp
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- to taste garlic powder
- as needed olive oil, for searing steak
For the Vegetables
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, medium, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
For the Cheese Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Optional Base
- 1 large baked potato, per serving
- as needed oil, for potatoes
- as needed salt, for potatoes
- as needed pepper, for potatoes
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) if you plan to use the optional baked potato base. Wash and lightly oil the potatoes, then season with salt and pepper. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 450 - 2
Season the steak strips generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned steak pieces in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 1 minute per side until browned but still juicy. Remove the steak from the skillet and set it aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
While the skillet is still hot, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and a pinch of chili powder or Cajun seasoning. Add the shrimp to the same skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until they curl into a C shape and turn golden. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set it aside with the steak.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow onion. Sauté for about 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly tender and have a light char. Season with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the cheese sauce. In a separate saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream over medium heat. Once the cream begins to bubble slightly around the edges, add 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
To assemble, first layer the sautéed vegetables in a serving tray or individual bowls. Then, top with the seared steak and cooked shrimp. Generously drizzle the warm cheese sauce over everything.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
If using the optional potato base, carefully remove the baked potatoes from the oven. Cut each potato open lengthwise and gently mash the insides with a fork. Layer the steak, shrimp, sautéed vegetables, and cheese sauce directly on top of the prepared potato.
⏱️ 2 min