Easy Creamy Soy Butter Surf and Turf

I am a huge fan of a classic surf and turf! But this time, I wanted to make it a bit different. I decided that this dish would go amazing with a soy butter. It has a subtle nod to Asian influences but remains a traditional classic. I find the soy butter adds a nice saltiness and umami flavor that is perfect with your steak and shrimp

The first thing you want to do is to let your steak come to room temperature. This ensures a more even cook. Season generously with salt and pepper. When seared in a hot skillet, it will develop a very nice crust. I like using cast iron for my steaks as it gets hotter and smokier. Once your steak gets golden brown on the first side, flip and reduce the heat to medium. Add your butter, garlic, and herbs and baste. You are cooking your steak about 16 minutes total.

I highly recommend using a meat thermometer so you can track the internal temp. For a nice medium rare-medium, cook to 125F. Remove your steak from the heat and wrap in foil. Do not touch for at least 10 minutes so the steak can rest.

In that same skillet, add your marinated shrimp. Cook for about 2 minutes or until the shrimp is opaque in color. Set aside. Now the sauce is pretty quick to make! On medium heat in the same pan, add your butter and soy sauce.

Slowly pour your heavy cream and stir well. This will help deglaze the pan of all those delicious bits from the steak and shrimp. This adds a lot of flavor. once your sauce begins to bubble and thicken, reduce the heat. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Pour your sauce over your steak and shrimp!

Easy Creamy Soy Butter Surf and Turf

This Easy Creamy Soy Butter Surf and Turf takes the classic combination of steak and shrimp to the next level! Tender filet mignon is seared to perfection, paired with juicy shrimp, and topped with a luscious soy butter cream sauce. With subtle Asian-inspired flavors, this dish is perfect for special occasions or a luxurious weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, seafood

Servings 2

Equipment

• Cast Iron Skillet
• Tongs
• Meat Thermometer
• Small Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  

For the Steak:

• 2 6 oz tenderloin filets
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 2 tsp olive oil

For the Shrimp:

• 12 shrimp deveined, de-shelled
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika

For the Soy Butter Sauce:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp red pepper flakes adjust for spice level
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

 

1️⃣ Prepare the Steak

• Let your steak sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking. Season all sides generously with salt and pepper.

2️⃣ Sear the Steak

• Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Sear the steak for 8 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip and reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, and rosemary, and baste the steak. Cook for another 8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 125°F for medium-rare.

3️⃣ Rest the Steak

• Remove the steak from the heat, wrap it in foil, and let it rest for 10-15 minutes to retain its juices.

4️⃣ Cook the Shrimp

• Season shrimp with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In the same skillet, heat olive oil and cook shrimp for about 2 minutes until they turn opaque. Remove and set aside.

5️⃣ Make the Soy Butter Sauce

• In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and soy sauce, stirring to deglaze the pan. Slowly pour in heavy cream, mixing well. Let the sauce thicken, then sprinkle in red pepper flakes.

6️⃣ Assemble and Serve

• Place the shrimp on top of the steak and drizzle with the soy butter sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with roasted potatoes or steamed vegetables.

Keyword Shrimp, steak, surf and turg