Simple, delicious keto/low carb/carnivore surf and turf made with my favorite selections of steak and shrimp!!!

I have recently fallen LOVE with cooking steak in my AIRFRYER and love the ease and convenience it gives me when I impressed for time!  I was so intimidated by adding yet ANOTHER keto kitchen contraption to my list, but this one for sure does not disappoint. 

In this recipe, the instructions will use the cooking method of the air fryer but you could easily replace that with a cast iron skillet, outdoor grill or oven method. I just love how tender and juicy the steak stays when cooked this way and am 100% convinced this is a KETO KITCHEN MUST HAVE!!!

This recipe is VERY simple. You can season your meat in any way imaginable. My favorite two ways are as follows: 1- Salt/Pepper & Garlic (lots and lots of garlic!) 2- Any kind of low carb/no sugar dry rub (Bbq is a big favorite of mine, just read your carb counts on the label)

For the shrimp you can cook one of two ways. 1- (My preferred method) Sautee on med low in lots and lots of butter with your seasoning of choice. We used the cast iron skillet and they turned out incredible!  2-You CAN cook them in the air fryer if you would like.  I prefer the way they soak up the butter in the skillet and cooking both the steak and shrimp at the same time. But if I wanted the fried taste, I would cook the shrimp first in the air fryer and then the steak after. Be cautious to NOT overcook the shrimp if using the air fryer though!

Now I will say you need to do your researce for what size fryer you need. The one I have currently is a bit on the smaller size and my goal is to get an XL one on the next Prime Day! It fits 2 large ribeyes perfectly or 3-4 smaller thighs, but if you want to get a bunch of meat cooked up for the family, make sure you get a bigger one.

XL TOP PICKS
GREAT VALUE: Ultrean Air Fryer-4.2Qt (Under $70m with great ratings!)
BIGGEST SIZE: Big Boss Oil-Less Fryer 16Qt (Great price, HUGE, decent reviews)
BELLS AND WHISTLES: Cosori 11 Preset 5.8QT (Tons of features, good price!)

On the flip side, if space is an issue, they have some adorable compact versions that still get the job done and your meat cooked to perfection!  I am so serious… moist on the inside and the perfectly cooked crisp on the outside. OMG.

COMPACT TOP PICKS
SIMPLE: Bella 2.6 QT Compact Fryer
ADORABLE: Dash 1.2 L Compact Fryer (Best Seller)
BELLS & WHISTLES: Cosori 3.7 QT (Top brand)

DIRECTIONS:

 -Bring steaks to room temp, pulling from fridge 1 hour prior to cooking
-Coat steaks with olive oil, then season steaks liberally with salt, pepper, garlic etc -Preheat Fryer to 350/375 degrees (higher temp if steaks are thicker)
-While fryer is heating, start cooking your shrimp: Melt butter in med high heat and add shrimp. Turn to low once you bring to simmer. Add seasoning and simmer on low for 5-8min till fully cooked. 
-Once fryer is heated, place inside fryer
-Set timer for 10-12min depending on desired cook temp (We do 12m and get a medium cooked steak. You will learn your fryer and temps and cook times may vary)
-Flip steaks halfway through
-Remove from fryer and allow to sit for 3 to 5min before serving
-Slather with butter, cooked shrimp and ENJOY!!!

I hope you LOVE this simple recipe as much as we do around here!  Its becoming a near weekly request from my hubby and I looooooooove eating steak, so I don’t mind one little bit! Mmmmmm. Steeeeeeak. 

Comment below with your favorite side dish that you love with your steak!  We love to whip up some STUPID EASY BISCUTS or some mashed cauliflower!I can’t wait to hear all about your aif fryer adventures, so make sure to keep up with the conversation on my FACEBOOK page and INSTAGRAM stories!!!

Cheers & Ketones!

Rachael Dee