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Steak and Shrimp with Cowboy Butter

This Steak and Shrimp with Cowboy Butter recipe is the ultimate surf & turf meal, featuring reverse-seared steak for a perfect crust and juicy interior, paired with succulent shrimp tossed in a rich, garlicky cowboy butter. Cooked over a Hasty Bake Grill and finished in a cast-iron skillet, this recipe delivers bold, smoky flavors with every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak & Shrimp

  • 2 ribeye steaks or filet mignon, NY strip
  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp butter for searing

For the Cowboy Butter

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp chopped chives
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
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Instructions
 

Step 1: Prep the Cowboy Butter

  • In a bowl, mix melted butter, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, parsley, chives, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Stir until well combined. Set aside and keep warm for serving.

Step 2: Reverse Sear & Sear the Steak

  • Preheat the Hasty Bake Grill to 225°F with lump charcoal.
  • Pat steaks dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Place steaks on the grill over indirect heat and cook until the internal temp reaches 110-115°F (about 35-45 minutes).
  • Remove steaks and let them rest while heating a cast-iron skillet over high heat.
  • Add butter and olive oil to the pan, then sear steaks 1-2 minutes per side until a deep crust forms.
  • Remove from heat when the internal temp reaches 125-130°F (medium-rare) and let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 3: Cook the Shrimp

  • In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed.
  • Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  • Toss shrimp with a spoonful of cowboy butter for extra flavor.

Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!

  • Plate the steak and shrimp together.
  • Drizzle with cowboy butter or serve on the side for dipping.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.