🥩 New York Strip Steak

Ingredients:

• 2 New York strip steaks (about 1–1½ inches thick)

• 2 tbsp olive oil (or melted butter)

• 3 cloves garlic, smashed

• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme

• 1 tsp kosher salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt and pepper.

2. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot. Add olive oil.

3. Place steaks in skillet and sear 3–4 minutes per side (for medium-rare).

4. Add garlic and herbs, then spoon the hot oil/butter over the steaks for extra flavor.

5. Remove and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

🥔 Loaded Shrimp Baked Potato

Ingredients:

• 2 large russet potatoes

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ cup sour cream

• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 green onions, sliced

• 6–8 large shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 1 tbsp garlic butter (or 1 tbsp butter + 1 minced garlic clove)

• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (or Old Bay)

Instructions:

1. Bake Potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub potatoes with olive oil and salt. Pierce with a fork and bake 45–60 minutes until soft.

2. Cook Shrimp: Heat a skillet with garlic butter. Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning and cook until pink (2–3 minutes per side).

3. Load Potatoes: Slice potatoes open, fluff insides with a fork, and add butter, sour cream, and cheese. Top with shrimp and sprinkle with green onions.