Honey Garlic Steak & Shrimp over Yellow Rice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

For the Steak & Shrimp:
– 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1/2 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
– 2 tbsp honey
– 1 tbsp soy sauce
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
– Salt and freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
For the Vegetables:
– 1 small onion, chopped
– 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– Salt and pepper (to taste)
For the Yellow Rice:
– 1 cup long-grain white rice
– 1 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
– 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
– 1/4 tsp cumin powder
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– Salt (to taste)

Instructions:

– Heat 1 tosp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

– Stir in the rice, turmeric, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Toast the rice for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
– Add the broth, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
– Fluff with a fork and keep warm.

– In a large skillet, heat 1 tosp olive oil over medium-high heat.
– Add the onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and slightly charred. Remove and set aside.

– Season the steak pieces with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
– Heat 1 tosp olive oil in the skillet over high heat. Add the steak and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

– In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium.
– Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
– Add minced garlic, honey, and soy sauce to the skillet, tossing the shrimp to coat in the sticky sauce. Let it caramelize for 1 minute.

– Return the cooked steak and vegetables to the skillet with the shrimp.
– Toss everything in the honey garlic sauce until well combined and evenly coated.

– Plate the yellow rice as the base.
– Top with the steak, shrimp, and vegetables.
– Drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the dish for extra flavor.