Steakhouse Ribeye with Garlic Butter Shrimp & Loaded Baked Potato

Steakhouse Ribeye with Garlic Butter Shrimp & Loaded Baked Potato

Serves

2 people (or 1 very hungry legend)

INGREDIENTS

Ribeye Steak

• 1 large ribeye steak (16–20 oz, 1½–2 inches thick)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Kosher salt (generous)

• Fresh cracked black pepper

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 cloves garlic, smashed

• 1 sprig fresh rosemary or thyme (optional but 🔥)

Garlic Butter Shrimp

• 8–12 large shrimp, shell-on or peeled (tails on preferred)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Pinch paprika or cayenne (optional)

• Splash of lemon juice

Loaded Baked Potatoes

• 2 large russet potatoes

• Olive oil

• Kosher salt

Toppings

• Butter

• Sour cream

• Shredded cheddar cheese

• Crispy bacon bits

• Sliced green onions or chives

• Salt & pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Bake the Potatoes (Start First)

1. Preheat oven to 425°F / 220°C.

2. Scrub potatoes clean and dry thoroughly.

3. Pierce each potato 5–6 times with a fork.

4. Rub lightly with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt.

5. Place directly on oven rack or on a tray.

6. Bake 50–60 minutes, until skin is crispy and inside is fluffy.

🔥 Pro tip: Squeeze the potato — it should give easily.

2. Prep the Steak

1. Remove steak from fridge 30–45 minutes before cooking.

2. Pat completely dry (this is key for a great crust).

3. Rub lightly with olive oil.

4. Season heavily with salt and black pepper on both sides.

3. Cook the Ribeye (Pan or Grill)

Cast-Iron / Skillet Method (Best Indoors)

1. Heat cast-iron pan over high heat until smoking hot.

2. Add steak — do NOT move it.

3. Sear 2½–3 minutes per side.

4. Reduce heat to medium.

5. Add butter, garlic, and herbs.

6. Tilt pan and baste steak continuously for 1–2 minutes.

Doneness Guide

• Rare: 120–125°F (49–52°C)

• Medium-Rare: 130–135°F (54–57°C) ✅ steakhouse sweet spot

• Medium: 140–145°F (60–63°C)

7. Remove steak and rest 10 minutes (don’t skip this).

4. Garlic Butter Shrimp

1. In the same pan (or a clean skillet), melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.

2. Add garlic, cook 15 seconds (don’t brown).

3. Add shrimp in a single layer.

4. Cook 1½–2 minutes per side until pink and curled.

5. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and a squeeze of lemon.

6. Spoon garlic butter over shrimp.

5. Load the Potatoes

1. Slice potatoes open lengthwise.

2. Fluff insides with a fork.

3. Add butter → sour cream → cheese.

4. Top with bacon and green onions.

5. Season lightly with salt & pepper.

6. Plate Like a Steakhouse

• Steak front and center (slice if you want drama)

• Shrimp nestled beside with garlic butter drizzled over

• Potato standing tall, fully loaded

• Spoon extra butter sauce over steak and shrimp

OPTIONAL UPGRADES 🔥

• Add blue cheese crumbles to the steak

• Finish steak with flaky sea salt

• Splash white wine into shrimp butter for sauce

• Add grilled asparagus or sautéed mushrooms