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Surf and Turf with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Surf and Turf with Creamy Garlic Sauce
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Surf and Turf with Creamy Garlic Sauce masterfully pairs tender, juicy steak with delicate seafood, all coated in a rich, luscious garlic cream sauce. This elegant yet simple dish balances the best flavors from land and sea, perfect for special dinners or impressing guests with a gourmet meal at home.

Ingredients

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Steak

  • 1 tender cut steak (ribeye or filet mignon), about 8 oz
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Butter or oil, for searing

Seafood

  • 8–10 shrimp or 2 lobster tails, fresh or thawed
  • Butter, for cooking seafood

Creamy Garlic Sauce

  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or thyme), chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Pat the steak and seafood dry with paper towels to ensure a great sear. Mince the garlic finely and chop fresh herbs. Have all ingredients ready to streamline cooking.
  2. Cook the Steak: Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak generously with salt and pepper, then sear for about 3-4 minutes per side depending on thickness, until the desired doneness is achieved. Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest to keep juices locked in.
  3. Cook the Seafood: In the same pan, add a touch more butter and cook shrimp or lobster tails for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and tender. Remove and set aside with the steak.
  4. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: Lower heat to medium and add minced garlic to the pan, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly. Add grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, simmer gently until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Combine and Serve: Return the steak and seafood to the pan to warm through with the sauce. Spoon additional garlic sauce over the top before plating for maximum flavor impact.

Notes

  • Rest your steak after cooking to keep it juicy.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook in batches for a perfect sear.
  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in the sauce.
  • Simmer the sauce gently to maintain a smooth, velvety texture.
  • Serve the dish immediately to enjoy flavors at their peak.

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Keywords: surf and turf, creamy garlic sauce, steak, shrimp, lobster, seafood, garlic cream sauce, elegant dinner, gluten free

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