why make this recipe
This dish gives you steak and shrimp in one pan. It cooks fast. The garlic butter makes both meats rich and tasty. The potatoes add a simple veggie side that gets crispy in the oven.
introduction
This recipe is easy and fills you up. You can make it on a weeknight or for guests. If you want a different potato side, try a recipe for crispy herbed sweet potatoes with garlic lemon aioli for another bright flavor.
how to make Garlic Butter Shrimp & Steak Bites with Veggie Potatoes
Prep the potatoes and roast them first so they get golden. Sear the steak cubes in a hot pan for a good crust. Cook the shrimp quickly so it stays tender. Use butter and garlic at the end to bring everything together. For a different one-pan garlic butter shrimp idea, see this one-pot garlic butter shrimp and orzo recipe for inspiration.
Ingredients :
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cubed
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4–5 baby gold potatoes, quartered
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes or Cajun seasoning for heat
Directions :
- Toss potatoes in olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender.
- In a hot skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter and sear the steak cubes for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and juicy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove steak, add another tbsp of butter to the same pan. Toss in shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and curled. Add minced garlic during the last minute.
- Return steak to the pan, add final tbsp of butter, stir everything together with fresh parsley and seasoning.
- Plate your garlic butter steak and shrimp alongside those crispy roasted potatoes. Optionally drizzle with leftover garlic butter from the skillet.
how to serve Garlic Butter Shrimp & Steak Bites with Veggie Potatoes
Serve warm right from the pan. Put potatoes on one side and steak and shrimp on the other. Spoon any garlic butter from the pan over the top. Add fresh parsley for color. A simple salad or steamed greens go well with it.
how to store Garlic Butter Shrimp & Steak Bites with Veggie Potatoes
Cool the food to room temperature but no more than two hours. Put it in an airtight container. Refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat. Do not keep shrimp for too long to keep texture.
tips to make Garlic Butter Shrimp & Steak Bites with Veggie Potatoes
- Dry steak and shrimp well with paper towels before cooking. This helps them brown.
- Use a hot pan for the steak to get a good sear.
- Add garlic only near the end so it does not burn.
- For an easy meal plan option, you can swap steak for a slow cooker beef option if you want to prep ahead, like this high-protein slow cooker garlic butter beef bites.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper at the end.
variation (if any)
- Use chicken or extra shrimp instead of steak.
- Add a squeeze of lemon over the shrimp for brightness.
- Toss in bell peppers or green beans to roast with the potatoes for more veg.
FAQs
Q: Can I use frozen shrimp?
A: Yes. Thaw fully and pat dry before cooking.
Q: How do I know steak is done?
A: Cook until browned outside and cooked to your liking inside. Cut one piece to check if unsure.
Q: Can I roast other potatoes?
A: Yes. Russet or red potatoes work. Cut them to similar size so they cook evenly.
Q: Can I make this ahead?
A: You can roast potatoes ahead. Reheat and cook steak and shrimp just before serving.
Conclusion
This meal cooks fast and tastes rich with garlic butter. It pairs well with simple sides or a green salad. For another clear guide on a similar garlic butter steak and shrimp dish, see the Garlic Butter Skillet Steak and Shrimp Recipe – Little Spice Jar.
Garlic Butter Shrimp & Steak Bites with Veggie Potatoes
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss potatoes in olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet.
- Roast the potatoes in the oven for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender.
- In a hot skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter and sear the steak cubes for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and juicy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the steak from the pan.
- Add another tbsp of butter to the same pan. Toss in shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and curled.
- Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking.
- Return steak to the pan and add the final tbsp of butter. Stir everything together with fresh parsley and additional seasoning.
- Plate your garlic butter steak and shrimp alongside the crispy roasted potatoes. Optionally drizzle with leftover garlic butter from the skillet.