🥩 Surf and Turf with Shrimp and Steak

🛒 Ingredients:

For the steak:

• 2 filet mignon or ribeye steaks (about 1.5 inches thick)

• Salt and black pepper

• Olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, smashed

• 2 sprigs of rosemary or thyme

• 2 tbsp butter

For the shrimp:

• 8–10 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic, minced

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Salt and pepper

• Paprika or chili flakes (optional)

For the sauce (optional):

• ½ cup beef stock

• ¼ cup red wine (or balsamic vinegar)

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 tsp cornstarch + water (to thicken, if needed)

Sides:

• Grilled scallops or sliced grilled potatoes

• Optional: Bean stew or roasted vegetables

🔪 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Steak:

• Let steaks come to room temperature, pat dry.

• Season generously with salt and pepper.

• Heat a skillet or grill pan over high heat. Add olive oil.

• Sear steak 2–3 minutes per side, adding garlic, rosemary, and butter in the last minute. Spoon butter over steak.

• Cook to your preferred doneness (medium-rare: internal temp ~130°F / 55°C).

• Rest the steak for 5 minutes before serving.

2. Cook the Shrimp:

• Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

• Add garlic, then shrimp. Cook 1–2 mins per side.

• Add lemon juice, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

• Remove when shrimp turn pink and curl.

3. Make the Sauce (optional):

• In the steak pan, deglaze with wine or stock.

• Simmer to reduce, stir in butter, and thicken with cornstarch slurry if needed.

• Strain if desired.

4. Plate:

• Place steak in the center with sauce under or over.

• Arrange shrimp on top and sides.

• Add grilled scallops or potato rounds.

• Garnish with rosemary.