This sizzling cast iron combo is pure Southern soul — tender steak slices, juicy Cajun shrimp with peppers and onions, all cozied up next to creamy garlic mashed potatoes. It’s a skillet full of comfort and flavor!
𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
For the Steak:
8 oz sirloin or ribeye, seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder
1 tbsp butter or oil for searing
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Cajun Shrimp Sauté:
½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
½ green bell pepper, sliced
½ red bell pepper, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
Garlic Mashed Potatoes:
1 lb Yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled & cubed
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup milk or cream
2 cloves garlic, roasted or minced
Salt & pepper to taste
𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
Mashed Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, garlic, salt, and pepper until creamy.
Steak: Sear steak in hot butter/oil skillet over medium-high heat, 3–4 mins per side (or to your doneness). Rest and slice.
Shrimp Sauté: In the same skillet, heat oil. Add onion, peppers, and garlic — sauté for 3–4 mins. Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning. Cook until shrimp turn pink and slightly charred.
Assemble: Pile mashed potatoes into the skillet, top with steak slices and shrimp sauté. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Kcal: ~680 per serving
Servings: 2