Ultimate Surf and Turf Steak Seafood (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Steak Preparation
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2 ribeye or filet mignon steaks
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 cloves garlic, smashed
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2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
→ Seafood Preparation
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8 large shrimp or 2 lobster tails
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
# Instructions:
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Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add steaks and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time for preferred doneness.
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Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 2 tablespoons butter, smashed garlic, and thyme or rosemary. Spoon the melted butter over the steaks as they finish cooking for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Transfer steaks to a platter and let them rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.
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For shrimp: Peel, devein, and pat dry. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. For lobster tails: Split tails lengthwise to expose the flesh and season lightly with salt and paprika.
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In a separate skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until aromatic. Add shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or add lobster tails and cook 4 to 5 minutes, basting regularly with the garlic butter.
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Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the cooked seafood and mix gently to coat.
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Arrange steaks and seafood on plates. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges if desired. Serve with your choice of sides.
# Notes:
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For optimum sear, avoid overcrowding the pan and use dry, room-temperature proteins.
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Try clarified butter for the seafood to deepen flavor.
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Experiment with steak cuts or substitute seafood such as scallops for variety.