That sounds like a luxurious and flavorful dish! Here’s a breakdown of Garlic Butter Steak & Shrimp over Saffron Rice, along with a simple recipe if you’d like to try it at home:
🍽️ Garlic Butter Steak & Shrimp over Saffron Rice
Ingredients
For the Saffron Rice:
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1 ½ cups basmati or jasmine rice
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3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
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1 pinch saffron threads (steeped in 2 tbsp warm water for 5 min)
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1 tbsp olive oil or butter
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Salt to taste
For the Steak & Shrimp:
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1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
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½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp lemon juice
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cook the Saffron Rice:
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Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
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In a pot, heat the olive oil/butter and sauté the rice for 2-3 minutes.
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Add broth, saffron threads with steeping liquid, and salt. Bring to a boil.
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Cover, reduce to low heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
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Fluff with a fork before serving.
2. Cook the Steak:
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Season steak cubes with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear steak for about 2-3 minutes per side until browned but juicy.
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Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the Shrimp:
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In the same pan, add butter and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
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Add shrimp and cook until pink (about 1-2 minutes per side).
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Return steak to the pan, toss everything together with lemon juice and parsley.
4. Assemble:
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Serve the garlic butter steak & shrimp hot over a bed of saffron rice.
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Spoon extra garlic butter from the pan over the top.
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