Marry Me Surf ‘n Turf
Dive into a mouthwatering experience with our Marry Me Surf ‘n Turf, where juicy steak meets succulent seafood in perfect harmony! This dish is elevated by a zesty garlic herb butter that brings out the best in both flavors. Get ready to impress with this delicious combo that’s perfect for a romantic dinner or a special celebration!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(8)
- 3 cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (60 ml)
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (60 ml)
- 1/2 Roasted red pepper
- Chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper
- 1 roasted shallot (I used 1/4 red onion)red onion
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (60 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1/2 cup olive oil (120 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(3)
- 2 tbsp chili sauce (30 ml)
- 1/4 cup red wine (60 ml)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire (30 ml)
📦Other(4)
- Chili flakesoptional
- 2 tbsp Dijon (30 ml)
- 2 tbsp horseradish (30 ml)
- 2 tbsp sun dried tomatoes (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Chop all ingredients or use a food processor to combine them.
- 2
Season steak and shrimp with The Blend seasoning, cook steak until desired doneness, and cook shrimp in leftover steak juice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bring steak to room temperature for 30-45 minutes before searing so the exterior doesn't overcook while waiting for the cold center to reach target temperature, preventing the common gray-band overcooking that occurs with a 40°F temperature differential.timing30-45 minutes
- ✓Sear the steak in a screaming-hot pan at 450-500°F for 2-3 minutes per side to trigger the Maillard reaction, which requires temperatures above 300°F to develop the hundreds of flavor compounds responsible for the crust.technique450-500°F
- ✓Cook shrimp in the leftover steak juice for only 60-90 seconds per side over medium-high heat, since shrimp proteins fully denature around 120°F and turn rubbery if held past 145°F internal temperature.timing60-90 seconds per side
- ✓Rest the steak for 5-7 minutes before slicing against the grain so the muscle fibers relax and reabsorb juices, then cut perpendicular to the fiber direction to shorten muscle strands and maximize tenderness.technique5-7 minutes
- ✓When chopping aromatics like garlic and herbs for The Blend seasoning, use a food processor pulsed in 1-second bursts rather than continuous blending to avoid bruising cell walls, which releases excess moisture and dilutes flavor concentration.equipment1-second pulses
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Marry Me Surf ‘n Turf
Dive into a mouthwatering experience with our Marry Me Surf ‘n Turf, where juicy steak meets succulent seafood in perfect harmony! This dish is elevated by a zesty garlic herb butter that brings out the best in both flavors. Get ready to impress with this delicious combo that’s perfect for a romantic dinner or a special celebration!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(8)
- 3 cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (60 ml)
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (60 ml)
- 1/2 Roasted red pepper
- Chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper
- 1 roasted shallot (I used 1/4 red onion)red onion
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (60 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1/2 cup olive oil (120 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(3)
- 2 tbsp chili sauce (30 ml)
- 1/4 cup red wine (60 ml)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire (30 ml)
📦Other(4)
- Chili flakesoptional
- 2 tbsp Dijon (30 ml)
- 2 tbsp horseradish (30 ml)
- 2 tbsp sun dried tomatoes (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Chop all ingredients or use a food processor to combine them.
- 2
Season steak and shrimp with The Blend seasoning, cook steak until desired doneness, and cook shrimp in leftover steak juice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bring steak to room temperature for 30-45 minutes before searing so the exterior doesn't overcook while waiting for the cold center to reach target temperature, preventing the common gray-band overcooking that occurs with a 40°F temperature differential.timing30-45 minutes
- ✓Sear the steak in a screaming-hot pan at 450-500°F for 2-3 minutes per side to trigger the Maillard reaction, which requires temperatures above 300°F to develop the hundreds of flavor compounds responsible for the crust.technique450-500°F
- ✓Cook shrimp in the leftover steak juice for only 60-90 seconds per side over medium-high heat, since shrimp proteins fully denature around 120°F and turn rubbery if held past 145°F internal temperature.timing60-90 seconds per side
- ✓Rest the steak for 5-7 minutes before slicing against the grain so the muscle fibers relax and reabsorb juices, then cut perpendicular to the fiber direction to shorten muscle strands and maximize tenderness.technique5-7 minutes
- ✓When chopping aromatics like garlic and herbs for The Blend seasoning, use a food processor pulsed in 1-second bursts rather than continuous blending to avoid bruising cell walls, which releases excess moisture and dilutes flavor concentration.equipment1-second pulses