Cajun Surf & Turf T-Bone with Creamy Shrimp Rice & Southern

Ohhh this plate is dangerous in the best way. We’re talking a juicy, well-seasoned T-bone steak dripping in a buttery Cajun shrimp gravy, a fluffy dome of white rice soaking up that same golden sauce, and tender Southern-style green beans to balance out all that richness. This is luxury comfort food with full flavor and full swagger.

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For the T-Bone Steak:

1 T-bone steak

1 tbsp butter or olive oil

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp black pepper

Salt to taste

For the Cajun Shrimp Sauce:

½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined

1 tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup diced bell peppers (red & green)

¼ cup chicken broth or seafood stock

1–2 tbsp heavy cream (optional for richness)

½ tsp Cajun seasoning

Parsley for garnish

Pinch of salt and pepper

For the Rice:

1 cup cooked jasmine or long-grain rice

1 tbsp butter

Pinch of parsley

For the Green Beans:

1 cup cooked green beans

1 tsp butter

Pinch of salt, pepper, garlic powder

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1️⃣ Cook the Steak

Pat steak dry and season generously on both sides.

Heat butter/oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat.

Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, longer for more doneness.

Let it rest — don’t skip this!

2️⃣ Make the Cajun Shrimp Sauce

In the same skillet, melt butter.

Add garlic + bell peppers and sauté until soft.

Add shrimp and cook until pink (about 2 minutes).

Pour in broth and simmer slightly.

Add cream if you want it extra silky.

Season, stir, and finish with parsley.

3️⃣ Build the Plate

Mold buttered rice into a dome.

Spoon shrimp sauce on top.

Slice the steak or serve whole, topped with more sauce.

Add the seasoned green beans on the side.

Time & Nutrition

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20–25 mins
Total: ~35 mins
Kcal: ~780–900 per serving
Servings: 1