Surf and Turf Dinner for Two

Name: Surf and Turf Dinner for Two
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 small clove garlic, minced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes (about 6), sliced into 1/8-inch-thick rounds; 2/3 cup shredded Gruyere (about 5 ounces); Vegetable oil, for the steak; One 14-ounce New York strip steak (1 1/2 inches thick); One 12-ounce package frozen shrimp scampi; Spinach salad, for serving; Crusty bread, for serving