🥩🍤 Steak & Shrimp with Creamy Mashed Potatoes 

🧾 Ingredients

For the Steak

• 2 steaks (sirloin, ribeye, or strip)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 1–2 sprigs thyme or rosemary

For the Shrimp

• 200g (7 oz) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp garlic (minced)

For the Mashed Potatoes

• 500g (1 lb) potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) warm milk or cream
• Salt and pepper

Optional Sauce (Pan Sauce)

• 1/2 cup (120 ml) beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp mustard or cream (optional for richness)

For Garnish

• Fresh parsley (chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Mashed Potatoes

1. Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
2. Drain and mash until smooth.
3. Add butter and warm milk, mix until creamy.
4. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.

Step 2: Cook the Steak

1. Pat steak dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat.
3. Sear steak for 2–3 minutes per side (depending on thickness).
4. Add butter, garlic, and herbs.
5. Baste steak with melted butter for 1–2 minutes.
6. Remove and rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Step 3: Cook the Shrimp

1. In the same pan, melt butter.
2. Add garlic and sauté briefly.
3. Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
4. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.

Step 4: Make Optional Sauce

1. In the same pan, add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
2. Simmer and scrape up flavorful bits.
3. Reduce slightly, then add a touch of cream or mustard if desired.

Step 5: Plate Like a Pro

1. Spoon mashed potatoes onto the plate.
2. Arrange sliced steak and shrimp alongside.
3. Drizzle sauce over the steak.
4. Garnish with chopped parsley.

✨ Pro Tips

• Let steak rest before slicing → keeps juices inside.
• Use warm milk for smoother mashed potatoes.
• Don’t overcook shrimp → they turn rubbery fast.
• Basting steak = key for that rich restaurant flavor.

🔥 Final Result

Juicy, perfectly seared steak paired with buttery shrimp and creamy mashed potatoes — a classic “surf & turf” combo that feels luxurious, rich, and absolutely satisfying.