Denver Steak and Shrimp Recipe

Remove steaks from refrigerator allow to rest 10 minutes. Pat steaks dry with paper towel, season with salt and pepper to taste.

In a large skillet, over medium heat, add olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter.

Carefully add seasoned steaks to skillet laying them away from you. Cook 8 minutes until steaks are golden brown. Turn steaks over and cook another 7 minutes. Add 2 more tablespoons of butter and baste the top of each steak with melted butter and pan juices. Remove steaks from skillet, place on serving platter, and allow to rest 5 minutes. Note: Leave juices in the pan.

Reduce heat to medium low, add shrimp and Sautè 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and are tender. Remove shrimp from the skillet and place on top of resting steaks.

In skillet add minced garlic, sprig of rosemary, Italian seasonings, add 1/4 cup red wine. Gently stir, scrapping the bottom of the pan to scrape the bits off the bottom. Bring mixture to a low boil, stirring constantly. Continue to boil 3-5 minutes until mixture reduces slightly. Remove sprig of rosemary with tongs. Pour red wine sauce over the top of the shrimp and steak.

Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve.