Surf & Turf Skillet with Garlic Mash

This restaurant-style surf and turf is a total comfort food flex!

Ingredients :

For the Garlic Mash:

2 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled & cubed

4 tablespoons butter – for that creamy garlic mash magic

1/2 cup heavy cream (warm)

3 cloves garlic, minced

Salt to taste

For the Surf & Turf:

1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes – your juicy steak bites star

1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined – hello sizzling shrimp upgrade

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Salt & black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

For the Veggie Sauté:

1 small onion, sliced

1/2 red bell pepper, sliced

1/2 green bell pepper, sliced

Optional chopped parsley for garnish

How to Make It :

Make the Garlic Mash:

Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–18 minutes). In a small pan, sauté garlic in butter until fragrant. Drain potatoes and mash with garlic butter and warm cream until smooth and fluffy. This dreamy base delivers serious creamy garlic mash comfort, turning your skillet into a steakhouse dinner at home classic and a true comfort food favorite.

Season & Sear the Steak:

Pat steak cubes dry and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of Cajun seasoning for bold restaurant-style surf and turf flavor. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet and sear steak 2–3 minutes per side until browned and juicy. Remove and rest—this step locks in that juicy steak bites perfection and gives major date-night dinner vibes.

Cook the Shrimp:

In the same skillet, add butter and shrimp. Sprinkle with smoked paprika and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred. These beauties bring the heat with that sizzling shrimp upgrade, making this a flavor-packed skillet meal and a serious weeknight dinner win.

Sauté the Veggies:

Toss onions and bell peppers into the pan and sauté until soft and slightly caramelized. This colorful mix adds balance and makes your plate pop with steakhouse-style presentation and that irresistible comfort food feast energy.

Assemble the Skillet Plate:

Spoon creamy garlic mash into bowls, top with juicy steak bites, paprika-kissed shrimp, and sautéed veggies. Sprinkle fresh parsley over everything for a bright finish. This final touch transforms your dish into the ultimate surf and turf skillet and a bold crowd-pleasing dinner idea.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | serving : 3–4 person

Calories: ~780 per serving | Protein: ~55g per serving