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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
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

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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Method
 

Step 1: Prep the Cowboy Butter
  1. In a bowl, mix melted butter, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, parsley, chives, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Stir until well combined. Set aside and keep warm for serving.
Step 2: Reverse Sear & Sear the Steak
  1. Preheat the Hasty Bake Grill to 225°F with lump charcoal.
  2. Pat steaks dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. Place steaks on the grill over indirect heat and cook until the internal temp reaches 110-115°F (about 35-45 minutes).
  4. Remove steaks and let them rest while heating a cast-iron skillet over high heat.
  5. Add butter and olive oil to the pan, then sear steaks 1-2 minutes per side until a deep crust forms.
  6. Remove from heat when the internal temp reaches 125-130°F (medium-rare) and let rest for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Cook the Shrimp
  1. In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed.
  2. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  3. Toss shrimp with a spoonful of cowboy butter for extra flavor.
Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!
  1. Plate the steak and shrimp together.
  2. Drizzle with cowboy butter or serve on the side for dipping.
  3. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.