Loaded Steak & Shrimp Fries
Serves: 3–4 as a main, 6 as an appetizer
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients
Fries
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1 bag (28–32 oz / 800–900 g) frozen french fries (crinkle-cut, steak fries, or waffle)
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Or make from scratch: 4 large russet potatoes, cut into thick fries
Steak
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1 lb (450 g) sirloin steak or ribeye, thinly sliced against the grain
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Shrimp
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½ lb (225 g) large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails off
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tsp Cajun or Old Bay seasoning
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½ tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp lemon juice
Toppings
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack)
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½ cup cooked crumbled bacon (optional)
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¼ cup sliced green onions
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¼ cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
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2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Sauces
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½ cup sour cream
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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1 tbsp sriracha or hot sauce (optional)
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2 tbsp BBQ sauce or chipotle sauce
Instructions
1. Cook Fries
Bake, air-fry, or deep-fry fries according to package directions until crispy and golden. Season lightly with salt. Transfer to a large oven-safe platter or cast-iron skillet.
2. Cook Steak
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Pat steak slices dry. Season with salt, pepper, paprika.
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Sear steak in a single layer for 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Remove steak from pan.
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Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic. Cook 30 seconds, then return steak to pan, toss to coat. Set aside.
3. Cook Shrimp
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In same pan, add 1 tbsp butter. Add shrimp, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder.
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Sauté 2–3 minutes until pink and curled. Add lemon juice, toss. Remove from heat.
4. Assemble
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Preheat oven broiler (or skip if not needed).
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Sprinkle shredded cheese over hot fries. Broil 1–2 minutes until melted.
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Top with cooked steak and shrimp.
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Drizzle with BBQ sauce and sriracha mayo (mix sour cream + mayo + sriracha).
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Sprinkle with bacon, green onions, tomatoes, and parsley.
