Surf and Turf Dinner Recipes with Steak and Lobster
Treat yourself to this surf and turf classic: juicy steak and buttery lobster, perfect for elegant dinner recipes!
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 (8 oz) filet mignon steaks
- 2 lobster tails, thawed if frozen
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Pat steaks dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear steaks for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and roast for 5-7 minutes or until desired doneness. Remove and rest steaks.
- While steaks cook, use kitchen shears to cut lobster shells down the middle and pull meat over shell.
- Place lobster tails on a baking sheet. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and mix with half the garlic.
- Brush butter mixture over lobster meat. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until opaque.
- In a small skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter with remaining garlic until fragrant.
- Serve steak and lobster with garlic butter, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.