Lobster Tail & Beef Tenderloin Steak Surf & Turf – Land Meets Sea Meets Gourmet
Boaters, try this recipe: Lobster Tail & Beef Tenderloin Steak Surf & Turf. Classic surf and turf is a perfect special occasion dinner ~ elegant and surprisingly easy to make at home. This recipe’s instructions ensure that both the steak and the lobster are cooked to perfection without a lot of fuss. Decadent and filling, this timeless surf and turf combination features the beef alongside juicy lobster tails, all topped with homemade herb butter. The lobster tails are split in half for easy and elegant serving after being cooked. Put aside the time it takes to make this one- it’s worth it!
Ingredients
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 lobster tails (8 to 10 oz each)
4 beef tenderloin or filet mignon steaks (4 oz each)
4 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
Preparing the Meal
- In a small skillet, saute garlic in 2 teaspoons oil until tender; remove from the heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the parsley, green onions, thyme, lemon peel, salt, pepper, cayenne and reserved garlic. Set aside 1/2 cup for crumb topping.
Mix Butter Ingredients Together Well
- Add softened butter to remaining herb mixture; mix well. Shape into a 1-in.-thick log; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
- For crumb topping, combine the bread crumbs, melted butter and reserved herb mixture; set aside.
- Split lobster tails in half lengthwise. With cut side up and using scissors, cut along the edge of shell to loosen the cartilage covering the tail meat from the shell; remove and discard cartilage.
- Place lobster tails on a baking sheet; top with reserved crumb topping. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until meat is firm and opaque and crumbs are golden brown.
Bake Tails Until Crumbs Are Golden Brown
- Meanwhile, sprinkle steaks with coarse pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook steaks in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°).
- Unwrap herb butter; cut four 1/4-in.-slices from log. Place one slice on each steak. Serve with lobster. Rewrap remaining butter; refrigerate for 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
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