Garlic Butter Shrimp and Steak Rice Skillet
Juicy steak, tender shrimp, and fluffy rice cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with lemon and smoked paprika.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
3 cups chicken broth
4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Pat shrimp dry and season shrimp and steak with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear steak for 2-3 minutes per side; set aside.
4. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side; set aside.
5. Sauté garlic briefly in a little butter.
6. Stir in rice, broth, paprika, pepper flakes, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
7. Cover and simmer on low for 15-18 minutes, until rice is tender.
8. Return steak and shrimp to the skillet.
9. Add remaining butter and toss until melted.
10. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the skillet when searing proteins.
Use long-grain white rice for best results.
Adjust red pepper flakes to taste.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3-4 days.
Ensure steak reaches 145°F and rests for 3 minutes.
Cook shrimp until opaque and firm.