Steak and Shrimp Spaghetti is a rich “surf & turf” pasta dish—juicy beef, tender shrimp, and pasta tossed in a buttery garlic or creamy sauce. It’s restaurant-style comfort food you can easily make at home.
🍝 Steak & Shrimp Spaghetti
🥩 Ingredients (2 servings)
Protein:
- 200–250g steak (sirloin, ribeye, or tender cut)
- 150–200g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
Pasta:
- 200g spaghetti
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3–4 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 cup cream (or milk for lighter version)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (optional but recommended)
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Extras:
- Parsley (garnish)
- Lemon juice (optional for brightness)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Cook pasta
Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and save 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Cook steak
- Season steak with salt, pepper, paprika
- Sear in hot pan with oil (2–4 min per side depending on thickness)
- Rest 5–10 minutes, then slice thinly
3. Cook shrimp
- In same pan, melt a little butter
- Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink
- Remove and set aside
4. Make sauce
- In the same pan, add butter + garlic
- Sauté until fragrant
- Add cream + Parmesan + chili flakes
- Stir until slightly thickened
- Add a splash of pasta water if needed
5. Combine
- Add spaghetti into sauce and toss well
- Add steak slices and shrimp
- Mix gently to coat everything evenly
6. Serve
Top with parsley, extra Parmesan, and a squeeze of lemon.
🔥 Tips for best results
- Don’t overcook shrimp—they get rubbery fast
- Let steak rest before slicing so it stays juicy
- Add pasta water to make the sauce silky, not heavy
If you want, I can also make:
- a spicy Cajun version (like restaurant “blackened” style)
- a garlic butter steak shrimp version (no cream)
- or a keto version with zucchini noodles
