Surf and Turf Recipe
Surf and Turf (Steak and Shrimp) is easy, excellent, and our favorite Valentine’s Day Dinner. The tender filet mignon steak is seared in garlic rosemary butter and the shrimp sizzles in that same flavored butter sauce.
The key to making great surf and turf is all of the accumulated flavors from cooking the steak and shrimp in the same pan with flavored butter. The ingredients here are simple, but the flavors are memorable. Filet Mignon – steaks should be even thickness and about 1 1/2″ thick. Shrimp – use large 21-25 count shrimp. Salt and Pepper – we use fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and make sure to season just before you start cooking. Oil – use a vegertable oil, extra LIGHT olive oil or any high heat cooking oil. Unsalted Butter – I like to cut it into pieces so it melts quickly in the skillet. Swirl the pan as it melts so it doesn’t spatter. Garlic – use 2 large cloves, peeled and cut into quarters. Rosemary – one sprig is sufficient to infuse the butter with rosemary flavor and aroma. We love to serve this as a main course paired with these simple sides: Boiled Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, Baked Asparagus, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Classic Caesar Salad.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb filet mignon, 2 steaks, each 1 1/2” thick
- 12 oz large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail-on (21-25 count)
- 1 1/4 tsp fine sea salt, divided, or to taste
- 3/4 tsp black pepper, divided, or to taste
- 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil, or any high heat cooking oil
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary