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Garlic Butter Lobster Tail Surf and Turf Recipe for Special Occasions

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This decadent surf and turf recipe features juicy pan-seared steak and tender broiled lobster tails, all bathed in a rich homemade garlic butter. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, or any special occasion where you want to impress and indulge.

Ingredients

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  • 4 lobster tails (about 5–6 oz each, fresh or frozen and thawed)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for lobster tails)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste, kosher salt preferred)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional, for lobster tails)
  • 2 boneless ribeye steaks or filet mignon (about 8 oz each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for steaks)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste, freshly cracked)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for steaks)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for garlic butter)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (for garlic butter)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for garlic butter)
  • Lemon wedges (for garnish)
  • More fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to broil (high) and position a rack 6 inches from the heat source.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash together butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Using kitchen shears, cut down the center of the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping before the tail fin. Gently pull the meat up through the shell and rest it on top.
  4. Brush lobster meat with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  5. Place lobster tails meat-side up on a foil-lined baking sheet. Top each with about 1 tablespoon garlic butter.
  6. Broil lobster tails for 8-10 minutes, until meat is opaque and springs back when pressed.
  7. Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Rub both sides with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add steaks and sear 2-3 minutes per side for a golden crust.
  9. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, flipping every minute, until desired doneness (120°F for rare, 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium).
  10. During the last minute of cooking, add 2 tablespoons garlic butter to the pan and baste steaks.
  11. Transfer steaks to a plate, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  12. Arrange steaks and lobster tails on a serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley. Serve with remaining garlic butter for dipping.

Notes

Let steaks come to room temperature before cooking for even doneness. Watch lobster tails closely under the broiler to avoid overcooking. Make extra garlic butter for dipping. For dairy-free, use vegan butter; for a leaner meal, swap ribeye for sirloin or chicken breast. Prep all ingredients before starting for a smooth cooking process.

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Keywords: surf and turf, lobster tail, steak, garlic butter, special occasion, anniversary, birthday, easy, gluten-free, broiled lobster, pan-seared steak

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