Delicious Surf and Turf Recipes for Easy Gourmet Dinners
Experience the magic of surf and turf recipes with this elegant dish combining steak and shrimp for a gourmet dinner.
Equipment
- large cast-iron skillet
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 1 piece Filet Mignon 1 1/2” thick
- 1.5 teaspoons Fine Sea Salt for seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons Black Pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 tablespoon Vegetable Oil for searing
For the Shrimp
- 12 pieces Large Shrimp peeled, deveined, tail-on (21-25 count)
- 0.5 teaspoons Fine Sea Salt for seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoons Black Pepper for seasoning
For the Garlic Rosemary Butter
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic quartered
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary or thyme as an alternative
Instructions
Procedure
- Pat the shrimp and filet mignon dry with a paper towel. Season the steak with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper. For the shrimp, use ¼ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.
- Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add ½ tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Sear the filet mignon for about 4 minutes on one side. Flip and sear for another 3 to 4 minutes until browned. Remove when it's 10°F below desired doneness.
- Tent the seared steak with foil and let it rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium, add the unsalted butter, garlic, and fresh rosemary to the skillet. Let melt and infuse.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer. Sauté for 1 minute on each side until pink and opaque. Remove immediately.
- Return the steak to the skillet, coating it in the buttery sauce. Serve hot with additional sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
Garnish with freshly cracked pepper or chopped parsley for a beautiful finish. Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.