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Surf And Turf With Creamy Garlic Sauce

Indulge in a luxurious Surf and Turf featuring tender filet mignon and succulent lobster tails, all drizzled with a rich and creamy garlic sauce. This restaurant-quality dish is surprisingly easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 850
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak
  • 2 Filet Mignon Steaks (6-8 oz)
Lobster
  • 2 Lobster Tails (6-8 oz)
Other
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
  • 0.25 cup Dry White grape juice (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the lobster tails: Cut down the center of the top shell, pry open, and loosen the meat, leaving the tail connected.
  3. Season the lobster meat with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  4. Season the filet mignon steaks with salt and pepper.
  5. Sear the steaks in an oven-safe skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
  6. Bake the steaks for 5-7 minutes for medium-rare (130-135°F).
  7. Cook lobster tails in a separate skillet for 5-7 minutes, meat-side up, until opaque.
  8. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  9. Prepare the creamy garlic sauce: Melt butter, add garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
  10. Pour in the white grape juice (if using) and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  11. Stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  12. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Serve: Slice steaks, arrange with lobster tails, spoon sauce over, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality steaks and fresh lobster tails. Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of the steaks and lobster tails.