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Surf and Turf with Garlic Cream Sauce

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Surf and Turf with Garlic Cream Sauce is an elegant, indulgent dish combining juicy steak and tender seafood, all topped with a rich, silky garlic cream sauce. Perfect for date nights, celebrations, or a special homemade dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 steaks (ribeye, filet mignon, or sirloin)
  • 8–12 shrimp or scallops
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice for the seafood

Instructions

  1. Season the steak generously with salt and pepper and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak 3–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
  3. Remove the steak and let it rest while cooking the seafood.
  4. In the same skillet, add butter and cook shrimp or scallops until opaque and lightly golden; optionally squeeze lemon juice over them, then set aside.
  5. Lower heat and add remaining butter and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  6. Add heavy cream and simmer gently, then stir in Parmesan until the sauce thickens.
  7. Season sauce with salt and pepper, then return steak and seafood to the pan or spoon sauce over them before serving.

Notes

  • Swap shrimp or scallops for lobster tails for an extra special version.
  • Add mushrooms or spinach to the cream sauce for more depth.
  • For a lighter option, replace cream sauce with garlic herb butter.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently over low heat, adding a splash of cream if needed.

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