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Perfect Surf and Turf Sheet Pan Dinner with Garlic Butter Shrimp and Filet

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner combining garlic butter shrimp and tender filet mignon, perfect for a special occasion or a fancy weeknight meal with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 filet mignon steaks, about 6 ounces each, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
  • 1 cup baby potatoes, halved (optional)
  • 1 cup asparagus spears, trimmed (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for vegetables)
  • Salt and pepper (for vegetables)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and chopped parsley. Set aside to let flavors infuse for a few minutes.
  3. Pat the filet mignon steaks dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil all over the steaks, then season generously with salt, pepper, and thyme leaves if using. Let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  4. Toss baby potatoes and asparagus spears with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange them on one side of a large rimmed sheet pan, leaving room for the filet.
  5. Place the steaks on the sheet pan, leaving space between them and the veggies. Roast in the oven for about 10 minutes to start crust formation.
  6. While the steak roasts, toss the shrimp in the garlic butter sauce until fully coated.
  7. Remove the sheet pan briefly from the oven. Arrange the shrimp over the potatoes and asparagus, then spoon any remaining garlic butter over the filet.
  8. Return the sheet pan to the oven and roast everything together for an additional 7-9 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and the filet reaches your desired doneness (125°F / 52°C for medium-rare). Use a meat thermometer to check if unsure.
  9. Remove the sheet pan, transfer the filet to a plate, and loosely cover with foil. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
  10. Give the veggies a quick toss in the pan juices, then plate everything. Spoon any extra garlic butter from the pan over the shrimp and steak before serving.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect steak doneness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Rest the steak for 5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy. Frozen shrimp must be thawed and patted dry to avoid excess moisture. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or coconut oil. Variations include swapping potatoes for cauliflower rice for low-carb options.

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Keywords: surf and turf, sheet pan dinner, garlic butter shrimp, filet mignon, easy dinner, one pan meal, quick dinner, seafood and steak

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