Garlic Butter Steak & Shrimp Pasta

🍝 Garlic Butter Steak & Shrimp Pasta

A rich, restaurant-style dish with juicy steak, buttery garlic shrimp, and silky pasta tossed in a luscious sauce. Perfect for special dinners or comfort cravings.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Steak

• 250g beef steak (sirloin or ribeye), sliced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

For the Shrimp

• 200g shrimp, peeled & deveined

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika

For the Pasta

• 250g pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)

• Water + salt for boiling

For the Garlic Butter Sauce

• 3 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• ½ cup cream (optional, for creamy version)

• ¼ cup pasta water

• ½ cup grated Parmesan

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Fresh parsley, chopped

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.

2. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.

3. Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Steak

1. Heat olive oil in a hot pan.

2. Add steak slices, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

3. Sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned.

4. Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Cook the Shrimp

1. In the same pan, add a little butter or oil.

2. Add shrimp, season, and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink.

3. Remove and set aside.

Step 4: Make Garlic Butter Sauce

1. In the same pan, melt butter with olive oil.

2. Add garlic and chili flakes. Sauté 30 seconds.

3. Add pasta water and cream (if using).

4. Stir in Parmesan and lemon juice.

Step 5: Combine Everything

1. Add pasta, steak, and shrimp into the sauce.

2. Toss until well coated.

3. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I make this without cream?

A: Yes! Just use garlic butter + pasta water + Parmesan for a lighter version.

Q: What’s the best steak for this recipe?

A: Sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin work best.

Q: Is this dish good for meal prep?

A: Yes! Store in fridge up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water or milk.

Q: Can I make it spicy?

A: Add extra chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce.

Q: Can I use chicken instead of steak?

A: Absolutely! Grilled or pan-seared chicken works great.

Q: How can I make it healthier?

A:

• Use whole wheat pasta

• Reduce butter

• Skip cream

• Add spinach or broccoli