Description
This gorgeous Surf and Turf dish features perfectly cooked steak topped with tender lobster and drizzled with rich hollandaise sauce, making it an indulgent treat for special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Steak:
- Steak (ribeye, filet mignon, or sirloin): 2 steaks
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Salt: To taste
- Black pepper: To taste
- Fresh thyme or rosemary: 1-2 sprigs
- Butter: 2 tbsp
For the Lobster:
- Lobster tails: 2
- Butter: 4 tbsp, melted
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Paprika: 1/2 tsp
- Fresh thyme or parsley: For garnish
For the Hollandaise Sauce:
- Egg yolks: 3
- Butter: 1/2 cup, melted
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Cayenne pepper: A pinch
- Salt: To taste
Instructions
- For the Steak:
- Take the steaks out of the fridge and let them come to room temperature. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the steaks and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, or until you get a nice crust.
- Add butter and fresh thyme or rosemary to the pan. Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter over the steaks for added flavor. Cook to your desired doneness (medium-rare is typically 130-135°F).
- Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- For the Lobster:
- Preheat your oven’s broiler. Carefully cut the top of each lobster tail shell using kitchen shears and gently pull the meat out, laying it on top of the shell.
- Mix the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and paprika together. Brush this mixture generously over the lobster meat.
- Broil the lobster tails for about 6-8 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley.
- For the Hollandaise Sauce:
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the lemon juice until well combined.
- Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method), ensuring the bottom doesn’t touch the water. Whisk constantly until the yolks thicken slightly.
- Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking continuously until the sauce becomes thick and creamy. Stir in a pinch of cayenne pepper and salt to taste.
- To Assemble:
- Place the cooked steak on a plate, top it with the broiled lobster tail, and drizzle generously with hollandaise sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
Pair this dish with a side of roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp salad for a complete, elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Broiling, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 56g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 220mg