Cajun Surf and Turf

  5.0 – 6 reviews  • Shellfish Recipes
Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 25 min
Active: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  2. 2 tablespoons paprika
  3. 2 tablespoons black pepper
  4. 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  5. 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  6. 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
  7. 1 beef tenderloin, trimmed (about 4-inch diameter)
  8. 2 pounds jumbo shrimp (size 12), deveined and shells removed
  9. 4 whole small red onions, halved and sliced
  10. 4 whole green bell peppers, seeded, halved and sliced
  11. 4 whole red bell peppers, seeded, halved and sliced
  12. 12 cloves garlic, minced
  13. 1 cup white wine
  14. 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
  15. 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
  2. For the seasoning: Combine the garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, salt and cayenne.
  3. For the surf and turf: Rub 1 tablespoon of the butter over the tenderloin then sprinkle lightly with the Cajun seasoning. Place in the oven for approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
  4. After about 25 minutes check the tenderloin; you want a temperature of 120 to 125 degrees F on a meat thermometer for medium rare to rare. Remove the tenderloin from the oven and rest it for 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. In another skillet, add 3 tablespoons of the butter and heat to melt. Throw in the onions, green peppers and red peppers, then cook until golden brown and colored, but still somewhat crisp, a couple of minutes. Add the garlic and cook around for 30 to 45 seconds. Remove the veggies to a plate.
  6. Heat the same skillet over high heat, and then pour in the wine and chicken broth. Cook on high for 3 to 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Reduce the heat to medium-low heat and pour in the cream, stirring or whisking constantly. Cook the sauce until the cream starts to thicken the mixture, a few minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  7. Add the cooked vegetables to the sauce, making sure to include all the juices that have drained onto the plate. Stir and cook until the mixture is bubbly and hot, 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Next add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to a skillet and melt the butter over high heat. Throw the shrimp into the skillet and sprinkle them lightly with some of the remaining Cajun seasoning. Cook the shrimp until opaque and deep golden brown with some dark brown parts. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  9. Serve the veggies and shrimp in their skillets and the tenderloin on a platter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 12 servings
Calories 243
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 5 g
Protein 16 g
Cholesterol 137 mg
Sodium 613 mg

Reviews

Ashley Chavez
PHENOMENAL!!!!  The only thing I made was the cajun seasoning, but it was amazing!  I used it on fresh SALMON.  I cooked it on our griddle, covering the salmon with olive oil and sprinkling the cajun seasoning on both sides of the salmon.  I flipped the salmon when it was cooked half-way through.  The salmon  was absolutely amazing.  I used honey-mustard dressing (store bought) as my dipping sauce for the salmon.  It was fantastic!  I also used a little of this seasoning on my shrimp (with melted butter and garlic powder).  However, since I don’t like spicy, I only used a TINY bit of cayenne pepper.  This seasoning is amazing; it tasted like restaurant quality salmon!  Thank you, Ree!!!!
Phyllis Rodgers
I made the seasoning and put it on chicken, because that is what I had out. It was very good. Can’t wait to try it on beef.
Melvin Roberts
THIS LOOKS SO GOOD. ALL HER RECIPES DO. I AM MAKING THIS FOR
DINNER. EVERYTHING BUT THE CAKE. THANK YOU, REE LOVE THE SHOWS

 

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