Creamy Steak & Shrimp Pasta (Surf & Turf Pasta)

Yield

• 2–3 servings

Total Time

• Prep: 20 minutes
• Cook: 25 minutes
• Total: ~45 minutes

Ingredients

1. Pasta

• 250g (9 oz) fettuccine or tagliatelle
• Salt (for pasta water)

2. Steak

• 250g (9 oz) steak (ribeye, striploin, or sirloin)
• Salt & black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter

3. Shrimp

• 200g (7 oz) shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Salt & pepper

4. Cream Sauce

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• Salt & black pepper

5. Vegetables (optional but recommended)

• 1/2 cup bell peppers (sliced)
• Handful of spinach or herbs (parsley)

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

• Bring salted water to a boil
• Cook pasta until al dente
• Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water
• Drain and set aside

Step 2: Cook the Steak

• Season steak generously
• Heat pan until very hot
• Add oil → sear steak 2–3 minutes per side
• Add butter and baste
• Rest 5–7 minutes
• Slice thinly against the grain

Step 3: Cook the Shrimp

• Melt butter in pan
• Add garlic → sauté briefly
• Add shrimp, season lightly
• Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink
• Remove immediately (avoid overcooking)

Step 4: Make the Cream Sauce

• In same pan, melt butter
• Add garlic → cook until fragrant
• Pour in heavy cream
• Simmer gently 3–4 minutes
• Add Parmesan → stir until smooth
• Season with salt, pepper, paprika

→ Sauce should be silky, not too thick

Step 5: Combine

• Add cooked pasta into sauce
• Toss well
• Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed
• Fold in bell peppers or greens

Step 6: Plate

• Twirl pasta onto plate
• Top with sliced steak
• Add shrimp on top
• Sprinkle parsley + extra Parmesan

Flavor Profile

• Steak: smoky, juicy, savory
• Shrimp: sweet, slightly briny
• Sauce: rich, creamy, garlicky
• Pasta: silky and comforting

→ Classic surf & turf combo nhưng bản pasta

Pro Tips

• Don’t overcook shrimp → dễ bị dai
• Rest steak properly → giữ nước thịt
• Use fresh Parmesan → vị đậm hơn
• Add pasta water từ từ → kiểm soát độ sệt

Variations

• Add mushrooms for deeper umami
• Use Cajun seasoning for spicy version
• Replace cream with half-and-half for lighter dish
• Add white wine before cream for more depth