Pan-Seared Steak with Shrimp & Lobster Sauce

Ingredients:

For the Steak:

• 2 filet mignon steaks (8 to 10 ounces each, about 1 ½ to 2 inches thick)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 4 thyme sprigs
• Garlic powder and onion powder, to season

For the Shrimp & Lobster Cream Sauce:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 medium-sized lobster tails, shell removed and sliced into 1-inch chunks
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• All-purpose seasoning
• 1/4 cup clam juice
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions:

For the Steak:

1. Pat the steak dry to ensure there is no excess moisture.
2. Generously season each side of the steak with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and press them down for a good sear, cooking for 2 minutes.
4. Add garlic, butter, and thyme to the pan, then continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes. Flip the steaks and cook for an additional 4 minutes to sear all sides.
5. Reduce the temperature to medium-low. Spoon the remaining butter mixture over the steaks and continue cooking until a meat thermometer reads 5 degrees lower than the desired temperature. The steak will continue cooking as it rests.
6. Allow the steak to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

For Shrimp & Lobster Cream Sauce:

1. Season the shrimp with all-purpose seasoning.
2. In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sear the seasoned shrimp for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and sear for an additional 1 minute. Set aside.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and cook the lobster until pink (about 3 minutes). Set aside.
4. Add 6 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. When melted, pour in clam juice and white wine, stirring to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer.
5. Gradually add the heavy cream while stirring, bringing it to a boil. Stir in smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and onion powder.
6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent boiling over. The sauce will thicken.
7. Taste and add more salt if needed.
8. Stir in the shrimp and lobster, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
9. Spoon the surf and turf sauce over the cooked steak and savor the best surf and turf sauce ever! 🥩🍤🦞