Surf and Turf Delight

Treat your guests to a spectacular homemade surf and turf meal.

What Exactly Is Surf and Turf?

"Surf and turf" refers to a dish that pairs both meat and seafood, typically a combination of red meat and shellfish. This version features succulent filet mignon steaks and juicy shrimp.

Grilling Your Surf and Turf: A Step-by-Step Guide

Below is the full recipe, but here's a quick rundown of what you can expect when preparing surf and turf on the grill:

1. Prepare the marinade, then chill the shrimp in it.
2. Season the steaks and grill them until they're just slightly pink in the middle.
3. Grill the shrimp until they turn pink and the meat becomes opaque.

Is It Possible to Make Surf and Turf in the Oven?

Absolutely! If grilling isn't an option, you can easily use your oven's broiler. Here's how to do it:

1. Position an oven rack about 6 inches below the broiler and preheat the broiler to high.
2. Grill the steaks until they firm up slightly and are hot with a hint of pink in the center, roughly 6-8 minutes on each side. The internal temperature should read 140°F (60°C) with an instant-read thermometer.
3. Transfer the steaks to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Broil the shrimp until they are bright pink and opaque, approximately 3 minutes on each side.

Serving Your Perfect Surf and Turf

This surf and turf recipe pairs beautifully with filling, potato-based sides. Here are some great options:

• Basic Mashed Potatoes
• French-Fried Potatoes
• Creamy au Gratin Potatoes

Dinogo Community Praise and Tips

"The best shrimp marinade I've ever tried!" raves Kelly. "They were absolutely delicious grilled. It turned into a truly restaurant-quality meal!"

"Incredible!" says Sophia. "The shrimp marinade was out of this world, and the steak was absolutely perfect. This will definitely be my go-to recipe for a fancy dinner!"

"We had Caesar salad (the shrimp paired so well with it) and baked potatoes on the side—it was a wonderful evening," shares Aileen Morrisey.

Editorial insights by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

• 1 tablespoon finely minced onion

• 1 tablespoon white wine

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 2 (4 ounce) filet mignon steaks

• 2 teaspoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon steak seasoning

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, butter, onion, wine, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, parsley, seafood seasoning, garlic, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly grease the grate.

3. Rub the steaks with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and sprinkle with steak seasoning.

4. Grill the steaks for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until they firm up and are slightly pink in the middle for medium doneness. The internal temperature should reach 140°F (60°C) when checked with an instant-read thermometer. Transfer the steaks to a platter and tent loosely with aluminum foil.

5. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and grill until they are pink and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.

From the Editorial Team

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