🥩🦞 Steak and lobster (Surf and Turf)
Steak and lobster, often called surf and turf, is a classic upscale dish combining a juicy, perfectly cooked steak with a buttery lobster tail or whole lobster, giving you the best of land and sea in one plate. This dish is popular in fine dining and special occasions.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2)
- 2 steaks (ribeye, filet mignon, or strip steak, 8 oz each)
- 2 lobster tails (4–6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley)
- Lemon wedges for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Lobster
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Split lobster tails down the middle with kitchen shears.
- Brush meat with melted butter, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
2. Cook the Steak
- Season steaks with salt, pepper, and optional herbs.
- Heat a skillet over high heat with a little oil or butter.
- Sear steaks 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust for thickness).
- Let steaks rest 5 minutes before serving.
3. Serve
- Place lobster tail and steak on a plate.
- Drizzle with garlic butter or serve with a side of drawn butter and lemon wedges.
🍽️ Popular Sides
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Grilled asparagus or broccoli
- Creamed spinach
- Rice pilaf or baked potato
💡 Tip:
For a restaurant-style touch, finish the steak with a garlic-herb butter while resting to make it extra rich and flavorful.
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