Surf & Turf Garlic Butter Pasta with Shrimp, Steak & Spinach 🍝🔥

 

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2–3

Calories per serving: ~720 kcal

🛒 Ingredients

For the surf & turf:

🥩 1 ribeye or sirloin steak (about 8 oz), cut into thick

cubes

🍤 10–12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

🧂 Salt & pepper, to taste

🌿 1 tsp paprika

🧄 4 garlic cloves, minced

🧈 3 tbsp butter

🫒 1 tbsp olive oil

🌶️ 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For the pasta:

🍝 200 g (7 oz) spaghetti

🌱 2 cups fresh spinach

🌶️ 1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper strips (jarred or

homemade)

🧈 1 tbsp butter (for finishing)

🧂 Salt to taste

🌿 Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Cook the pasta: Boil spaghetti in salted water until al

dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.

Sear the steak bites: Season steak cubes with salt and

pepper. Sear in a hot skillet with olive oil for 2–3 minutes

per side until crusty and medium rare. Remove and rest.

Sauté shrimp: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté

garlic. Add shrimp, paprika, red pepper flakes, and a

pinch of salt. Cook 2–3 minutes until pink. Remove.

Toss the pasta: To the pan, add spinach and roasted red

peppers. Sauté briefly, then add drained spaghetti and a

splash of pasta water. Stir in 1 tbsp butter to coat.

Combine & serve: Top the pasta with shrimp and steak

bites. Garnish with parsley or chives and serve hot.

💡 Tips

Want creamier pasta? Add a splash of heavy cream or

grated Parmesan at the end.

Swap steak for chicken or tofu for a variation.

Works great as a date-night or high-protein meal prep