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Perfect Surf and Turf for Two with Garlic Butter Lobster

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A quick and easy surf and turf recipe featuring juicy ribeye steaks and tender lobster tails bathed in garlic butter, perfect for a special date night or indulgent meal at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ribeye steaks (about 8 oz / 225 g each), well-marbled
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil (for searing)
  • 2 lobster tails (about 6–8 oz / 170–225 g each), thawed if frozen
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika
  • Optional: dash of cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth. Add smoked paprika or cayenne pepper if desired. Set aside for about 10 minutes.
  2. Prep the Lobster Tails: Using a sharp knife, cut down the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise, stopping before the tail fin. Gently pull apart the shell to expose the meat, then lift the meat slightly and lay it on top of the shell.
  3. Season the Steak: Pat the ribeye steaks dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  4. Cook the Steak: Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until very hot (3-5 minutes). Add olive oil and swirl to coat. Place steaks in the pan and sear without moving for about 4 minutes. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare. Remove and let rest loosely covered with foil.
  5. Broil the Lobster Tails: Preheat oven broiler to high. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet and brush garlic butter generously over the exposed meat. Broil for 6-8 minutes until opaque and slightly browned.
  6. Finish and Serve: Brush lobster with remaining garlic butter and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Plate steaks alongside lobster tails, spoon any pan juices over steak, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Let steak rest after cooking to retain juices. Watch lobster carefully under broiler to avoid overcooking. For dairy-free, substitute butter with garlic-infused olive oil. If no broiler, bake lobster tails at 425°F for 12-15 minutes.

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Keywords: surf and turf, garlic butter lobster, ribeye steak, easy dinner, date night recipe, seafood and steak, broiled lobster, garlic butter

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