Air Fryer Steak and Shrimp Breakfast Recipe – Easy Surf & Turf Morning Delight
This Air Fryer Steak and Shrimp Breakfast recipe gives you a quick, restaurant-style surf & turf morning — juicy steak with a great crust and tender, lemony shrimp, ready in about 20 minutes. With clear temps and simple steps, the air fryer makes an impressive breakfast fast and reliably. Perfect for special mornings, brunches, or when you want to treat yourself without the fuss.
Ingredients
- 2 steaks 200 g / 7 oz each, 1–1¼" thick
- 16 large shrimp peeled & deveined (about 160 g total)
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter optional, for finishing
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
- Optional: 2 slices cooked turkey bacon chopped
Instructions
- Bring steaks to room temp: Remove steaks from fridge 20–30 min; pat dry. Season both sides with ½ tsp kosher salt and ¼ tsp pepper, brush with 1 tsp olive oil.
- Prep shrimp: Toss shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Chill until ready.
- Preheat air fryer: Preheat to 200°C / 390°F for 3–5 minutes.
- Cook steaks: Place steaks in basket; air fry at 200°C / 390°F for 8–12 minutes depending on thickness (flip halfway). Use instant-read thermometer: 57°C / 135°F for medium-rare, 63°C / 145°F for medium. Rest steaks 5 minutes.
- Cook shrimp: In the same preheated fryer, arrange shrimp in a single layer; air fry at 200°C / 390°F for 4–6 minutes, turning halfway. Shrimp are done at 63°C / 145°F or when opaque and firm.
- Finish & serve: Slice steak against the grain, plate with shrimp, squeeze lemon, and optionally spoon melted butter over steak. Serve hot.