🥩 Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Shrimp Platter 🦐
A rich, savory surf-and-turf dish perfect for weeknights or gatherings. The steak bites are juicy, the shrimp tender, and the scallops buttery — all tossed in aromatic garlic butter.
📝 Ingredients
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb scallops, patted dry
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
🍳 Instructions
- Prep Steak: Pat steak dry. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook Steak Bites: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear steak cubes for 2–3 mins per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Shrimp & Scallops: In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add scallops, cook 1–2 mins per side until seared. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 mins until pink.
- Add Garlic Butter: Lower heat, add remaining 2 tbsp butter and garlic. Stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Combine & Serve: Return steak to the skillet. Toss everything to coat in garlic butter. Garnish with parsley and serve warm with lemon wedges.
📝 Notes
- Make sure shrimp and scallops are dry before cooking to get a good sear.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed.
- Steak can be subbed with ribeye or filet mignon for extra tenderness.
💡 Tips
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve over garlic mashed potatoes, rice, or with crusty bread.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for best sear and flavor.
🍽️ Servings: Serves 3–4
🔢 Nutritional Info (per serving, estimated)
- Calories: ~420
- Protein: 38g
- Fat: 27g
- Carbs: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
✅ Health Benefits
- High Protein: Great for muscle repair and satiety.
- Low Carb: Suitable for keto and low-carb diets.
- Omega-3s: Scallops and shrimp provide healthy fats for brain and heart health.
- Iron & B12: Steak supports energy and blood health.
❓Q&A Section
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: Best served fresh, but you can prep the meat and seafood in advance and refrigerate until ready to cook.
Q: What if I don’t eat scallops?
A: Just double the shrimp or steak — or add salmon bites for another seafood twist.
Q: Can I use frozen seafood?
A: Yes, just thaw and pat completely dry to avoid a soggy texture.