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Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Steak & Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Smoked Jalapeño Crema

The ultimate low-carb surf and turf cheat code! We are taking the luxury of garlic butter steak and shrimp, cooking it all on one zero-mess sheet pan, and packing it into crisp lettuce cups with a crunchy purple slaw. Drenched in a thick, smoky jalapeño crema, this healthy, high-protein handheld dinner feels totally indulgent! 🥩🍤🥬🔥

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • The Sheet Pan Surf & Turf
  • 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & coarse black pepper, to taste
  • The Crunchy Slaw
  • 1 ½ cups shredded purple cabbage
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • The Sauce Drip (Smoked Jalapeño Crema)
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
  • 1 jalapeño, roasted/charred and seeded
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Squeeze of fresh lime juice
  • The Assembly
  • 1 large head of Butter or Boston lettuce (leaves washed and separated)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Sheet Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roast the Steak & Shrimp: Toss the steak cubes and shrimp in the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper until heavily coated. Spread them out in a single layer on the sheet pan. Roast for 10-12 minutes until the steak is caramelized and the shrimp are bright pink.
  3. Mix the Slaw: While the meat cooks, toss the shredded purple cabbage, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl to create a vibrant, crunchy base.
  4. Blend the Crema: In a blender, combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, charred jalapeño, garlic, and lime juice. Blend until you have a thick, pale green, perfectly smooth sauce.
  5. Assemble & Serve: Double up the lettuce cups for a sturdy hold. Lay down a bed of the crunchy purple slaw, load it up with the hot garlic butter steak and shrimp, and completely drown it in that thick smoked jalapeño crema!
  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes