Seared steak & creamy Cajun shrimp with sautéed spinach & mashed Yukon potatoes

That sounds like a full-on steakhouse-style surf and turf plate — luxurious and comforting! Here’s a full recipe breakdown for:

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🥩 Seared Steak & Creamy Cajun Shrimp

with Sautéed Spinach & Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes

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🔪 Components:

1. Pan-seared steak (ribeye, NY strip, or filet)

2. Creamy Cajun shrimp sauce (shrimp in a spicy, buttery cream sauce)

3. Garlic sautéed spinach

4. Buttery mashed Yukon potatoes

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🔥 Step-by-Step Cooking Plan:

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1. 🥔 Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

• ½ cup heavy cream or warm milk

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional: roasted garlic or chives for flavor

Instructions:

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (12–15 min).

2. Drain, return to pot, mash with butter and cream until smooth.

3. Season to taste. Keep warm.

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2. 🥩 Seared Steak

Ingredients:

• 2 steaks (ribeye, NY strip, or filet mignon)

• Salt & pepper

• 1 tbsp oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 garlic cloves, smashed

• Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs (optional)

Instructions:

1. Pat steaks dry. Season generously with salt & pepper.

2. Heat oil in a cast iron or heavy pan over high heat.

3. Sear steaks 2–4 min per side (depending on thickness and preferred doneness).

4. In final minute, lower heat, add butter, garlic, and herbs — baste the steaks.

5. Rest steaks on a plate, tented with foil, for at least 5 minutes.

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3. 🍤 Creamy Cajun Shrimp

Ingredients:

• ½ lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

• 1 tbsp butter

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Optional: a squeeze of lemon

Instructions:

1. Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning.

2. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté shrimp ~1–2 min per side until just cooked.

3. Remove shrimp and set aside.

4. In same pan, add garlic; cook 30 seconds.

5. Add cream, stir in Parmesan, simmer until thickened slightly (2–3 minutes).

6. Return shrimp to sauce, toss to coat. Add lemon juice if desired.

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4. 🌿 Garlic Sautéed Spinach

Ingredients:

• 4 cups fresh spinach

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 2 garlic cloves, sliced

• Salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

2. Sauté garlic until fragrant.

3. Add spinach, cook until wilted (2–3 min).

4. Season to taste. Drain excess liquid if needed.

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🍽️ Plating Tips:

• Spread mashed potatoes in the center or side of the plate.

• Slice steak and fan it out.

• Spoon Cajun shrimp and sauce over or beside the steak.

• Add a bundle of sautéed spinach for balance and color.

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🧡 Optional Add-Ons:

• Drizzle a balsamic glaze or herb oil over the spinach for brightness.

• Finish the steak with a touch of flaky salt for that final restaurant-style touch.