Fancy Special Occasion Meal (Print-Friendly Version)

A lavish mix of soft filet mignon and juicy shrimp, tied together with a smooth garlic cream sauce - an amazing fancy dinner that's actually pretty easy to make.

# What You Need:

→ For the Steak

01 - 2 filets of tenderloin (6 oz per piece)
02 - 2 tbsp butter
03 - Salt and pepper, as needed
04 - 1 fresh rosemary sprig
05 - 2 tsp olive oil

→ For the Shrimp

06 - 12 peeled and deveined shrimp
07 - 1 tsp olive oil
08 - 2 cloves of thinly sliced garlic
09 - 1 tsp each of paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and salt

→ For the Sauce

10 - 1 tbsp butter
11 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
12 - ¼ cup cream (heavy)
13 - 1 tbsp flakes of red pepper
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped for topping

# How to Make It:

01 - Take your steak out 30 minutes early and let it warm up. Rub plenty of salt and pepper all over it.
02 - Get your pan really hot and drop in the oil. Brown the steaks on one side for about 8 minutes. Then flip them over, add your butter, sliced garlic, and the rosemary. Turn down the heat so your butter doesn't burn. Spoon the melted butter over your steaks for another 8 minutes until they hit medium-rare (about 125°F). Wrap them in foil and let them sit for 10-15 minutes after cooking.
03 - Mix your shrimp in a bowl with paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Using that same pan, put in a bit of oil and cook the shrimp until they're pink and done, about 2 minutes. Set them aside when finished.
04 - Turn the heat down and throw in some butter. Add your soy sauce and cream, making sure to scrape up all the tasty bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Let it bubble away until it gets a little thick, then sprinkle those red pepper flakes in.
05 - Stack your steak on the shrimp and pour that yummy sauce right on top. Scatter some chopped parsley around and serve with your favorite veggie sides and potatoes for a complete dinner.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Cooking time might change depending on how thick your steak is and how you like it done.
02 - Don't want it spicy? Just use fewer red pepper flakes or skip them.
03 - Always go with fresh shrimp instead of frozen for the best taste.
04 - You can swap in NY strip or ribeye if you don't have tenderloin.

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