Name: Surf and Turf with Shrimp and Lobster Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2 ribeye or filet mignon steaks, 8 ounces each; 8 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 8 ounces lobster meat, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small shallot, finely diced; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup seafood or chicken broth; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Description

Elegant surf and turf dish with juicy steak, tender shrimp, and lobster in a rich garlic cream sauce, perfect for a special dinner.

Ingredients

2 ribeye or filet mignon steaks, 8 ounces each
8 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces lobster meat, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small shallot, finely diced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup seafood or chicken broth
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Pat steaks dry, season with salt, pepper, and paprika; let sit 15 minutes.
Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium-high heat; sear steaks 3–5 minutes per side; remove and rest.
In same skillet, cook shrimp and lobster 1–2 minutes until just done; remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium; melt 2 tablespoons butter, sauté shallot and garlic 1 minute.
Add broth, scrape pan, then stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, red pepper flakes; simmer 3–4 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth, return shrimp and lobster to skillet to warm 1 minute.
Serve steaks topped with shrimp, lobster, and cream sauce; garnish with parsley.

Notes

Use meat thermometer for steak doneness.
Thaw seafood completely before cooking.
Optional: add mushrooms or Cajun seasoning to sauce.
For lighter sauce, reduce Parmesan and use half-and-half.
Reheat leftovers gently to avoid overcooking seafood.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-searing and sauce preparation
Cuisine: International

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 650 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 720 mg
Fat: 45 g
Saturated Fat: 25 g
Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 55 g
Cholesterol: 220 mg