Description
Sizzling steak & shrimp fiesta delivers a Mexican-inspired culinary adventure with bold flavors and colorful ingredients. Fresh herbs, zesty seasonings, and perfect protein pairings ensure a memorable dining experience that delights palates and satisfies hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) Angus steak or boneless beef tri-tip, cut into cubes
- 1 lb (454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tsps jerk seasoning
- 1 tsp Creole seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/8 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 cup red and green bell peppers, chopped
- Yellow rice (preferably Mahatma brand)
- Chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Sear Proteins: Heat skillet over medium-high, caramelize marinated steak cubes for 6-7 minutes until golden, then transfer to a plate while preserving pan drippings.
- Cook Seafood: Melt butter in same skillet, sauté seasoned shrimp with jerk and Creole spices until coral-pink and translucent, then set aside with steak.
- Vegetable Preparation: Introduce bell peppers to skillet, sauté until tender with slight char marks, enhancing their natural sweetness.
- Flavor Fusion: Reunite steak and shrimp in skillet, pour chicken broth to create a fragrant sauce, then simmer 3-4 minutes to intensify flavors.
- Plating Finale: Arrange protein medley over yellow rice, garnish with chopped green onions, cracked black pepper, and fresh cilantro leaves for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Marinate Wisely: Allow steak to absorb jerk seasoning for at least 30 minutes before cooking to maximize flavor depth and tenderness.
- Sear with Precision: Use high heat and avoid overcrowding the skillet to achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior on steak cubes without steaming.
- Shrimp Timing is Critical: Cook shrimp quickly to prevent rubbery texture; remove from heat immediately when they turn coral-pink and slightly translucent.
- Rest and Blend: Let proteins rest momentarily after cooking to retain juices, then combine in the skillet to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg