Romantic Surf Turf Steak Shrimp (Printable version)
Juicy seared steak paired with garlic butter shrimp and optional asparagus for a special evening.
# Ingredient List:
→ Steak
01 - 2 filet mignon or ribeye steaks (6 oz each)
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 - ½ lemon, juiced
14 - Pinch of smoked paprika
15 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Accompaniments
16 - 1 small bunch asparagus, trimmed
17 - 1 tbsp olive oil
18 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Remove steaks from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Pat dry thoroughly and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until a rich, caramelized crust forms.
03 - Add butter, smashed garlic, and herbs to pan. Tilt skillet and continuously baste steaks with foaming butter for 1–2 minutes for medium-rare doneness. Remove and rest under foil.
04 - In separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook 1 minute per side until pink and opaque.
05 - Add butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss shrimp for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and fully coated. Remove from heat.
06 - Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F for 10 minutes until tender-crisp.
07 - Arrange steaks on plates with shrimp alongside or perched atop. Drizzle with remaining pan juices. Serve immediately with asparagus.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Restaurant quality surf and turf without leaving your kitchen or draining your wallet
- The garlic butter sauce ties everything together into something deeply luxurious
- Ready in under an hour but tastes like you spent all day planning
02 -
- Room temperature meat sears more evenly than cold meat straight from the fridge
- Letting steaks rest allows the juices to redistribute instead of running out onto the cutting board
- Shrimp turn from perfectly cooked to rubbery in seconds, so watch them like a hawk
03 -
- A splash of red wine while basting the steaks adds incredible depth
- Mash your garlic cloves for the steak but mince them finely for the shrimp sauce
- Warm your serving plates in the oven for 5 minutes so everything stays hot