Romantic Surf Turf Steak Shrimp (Printable)
A luxurious dish featuring seared steak and garlic butter shrimp, ideal for a special occasion.
# Ingredient List:
→ Steak
01 - 2 (6 oz) filet mignon or ribeye steaks
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp kosher salt
04 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 2 cloves garlic, smashed
07 - 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
→ Shrimp
08 - 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Juice of ½ lemon
14 - Pinch of smoked paprika
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Accompaniments (optional)
16 - 1 small bunch asparagus, trimmed
17 - 1 tbsp olive oil
18 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 - Remove steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature. Pat dry thoroughly and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add steaks and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust develops.
03 - Add 2 tbsp butter, smashed garlic, and herb sprigs to the pan. Tilt skillet and spoon melted butter over steaks continuously for 1–2 minutes for medium-rare, or adjust time to reach desired doneness. Transfer steaks to a plate, tent loosely with foil, and rest.
04 - In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 minute per side until pink and just opaque.
05 - Add 2 tbsp butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pan. Toss shrimp for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and evenly coated. Remove from heat immediately.
06 - Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill or roast at 425°F for 10 minutes until tender-crisp and lightly charred.
07 - Arrange rested steaks on plates, topped with buttery shrimp or served alongside. Drizzle with remaining pan juices. Serve with asparagus or your choice of side dish.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Restaurant quality surf and turf without the restaurant markup or reservation stress
- The garlic butter sauce works beautifully on both steak and shrimp, tying everything together
02 -
- A cold steak will cook unevenly, leaving you with a gray band of overcooked meat around the edges
- Do not crowd the shrimp pan or they will steam instead of sear, losing that beautiful texture
03 -
- Invest in a good instant-read thermometer to take the guesswork out of steak doneness forever
- Have all your ingredients prepped and ready before you turn on any heat, since everything moves quickly once you start cooking