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A skillet filled with creamy garlic shrimp steak orzo garnished with fresh parsley.

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Steak with Orzo

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 850
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Orzo pasta
  • 1 lb Sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1/2 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves Garlic , minced
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup Beef broth
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Sal t
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook orzo according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  2. Season steak strips with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear steak strips for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the skillet and sauté minced garlic for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Deglaze the skillet with beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Return the cooked orzo, steak, and shrimp to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat in the creamy sauce.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.