Name: Surf and Turf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 ribeye or filet mignon steaks; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary; 8 large shrimp or 2 lobster tails; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp paprika; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Salt and pepper, to taste; Mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or salad (optional sides)

Ingredients

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2 ribeye or filet mignon steaks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
8 large shrimp or 2 lobster tails
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp paprika
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste
Mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or salad (optional sides)

Instructions

Season steaks with salt and pepper. Sear 2–3 minutes per side in hot oil. Add butter, garlic, and herbs; baste for 1–2 minutes. Remove and rest.
For seafood, clean and season shrimp (or split lobster tails). Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic, then cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side or lobster 4–5 minutes. Finish with lemon juice.
Plate steak and seafood together. Garnish with herbs and lemon wedges. Serve with sides.

Author: Chef Amelia
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes