Cheesy Steak Shrimp Skillet
A bold, cheesy skillet filled with seared steak, tender shrimp, sautéed peppers, and onions, finished with melted cheese for a hearty and flavorful surf-and-turf meal.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet for searing and cooking all ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb sirloin steak cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce optional
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the steak dry and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear steak in batches until golden and cooked to your liking; remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil or butter to the skillet and cook seasoned shrimp about 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque; remove and set aside with steak.
- Add sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet and sauté until softened but still vibrant.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant; optionally add Worcestershire sauce and let it bubble briefly.
- Return steak and shrimp to the skillet and toss to combine flavors.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top, reduce heat to low, cover, and let cheese melt until gooey and bubbly.
- Remove from heat and optionally garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Pat shrimp and steak dry for better searing.
- Cook steak in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Swap cheese for dairy-free alternative if needed.
- Make ahead by cooking steak and shrimp separately and reheating gently with fresh cheese.
- Add mushrooms or jalapeños for extra flavor variations.