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Decadent Surf and Turf for Two Easy Elegant Dinner Recipe

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A quick and elegant surf and turf dinner featuring perfectly seared ribeye steaks paired with buttery garlic lobster tails, ideal for special occasions or a luxurious meal at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ribeye steaks (about 8 oz / 225 g each), preferably USDA Choice or better
  • Salt (kosher or sea salt)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Smoked paprika (optional)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 lobster tails (about 6 oz / 170 g each), fresh or thawed
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional sides: asparagus spears or green beans (lightly sautéed), garlic mashed potatoes or mixed green salad

Instructions

  1. Prepare the lobster tails by cutting down the top shell with kitchen scissors, lifting the meat out and resting it on top of the shell (piggyback method). Set aside.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat in a small saucepan. Stir in minced garlic and fresh lemon juice. Keep warm without burning the garlic.
  3. Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  5. Sear steaks in the hot skillet without moving for about 4 minutes for medium-rare, then flip and sear the other side for 3-4 minutes. Adjust time for desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check (130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium). Remove steaks and tent with foil to rest.
  6. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet. Brush generously with garlic butter. Broil 4-6 inches from heat for 5-7 minutes, basting with more garlic butter halfway through. Lobster meat should be opaque and firm but not rubbery.
  7. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over lobster tails. Plate steak alongside lobster, spooning remaining garlic butter over both. Serve immediately with chosen sides.

Notes

Rest the steak after cooking to redistribute juices for tenderness. Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness. Baste lobster tails at least twice with garlic butter while broiling to keep moist. Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing steaks. For dairy-free options, substitute butter with plant-based alternatives.

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Keywords: surf and turf, steak and lobster, elegant dinner, romantic dinner, easy gourmet recipe, ribeye steak, lobster tails, garlic butter

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