Description
Succulent Chinese-style Steak with Shrimp & Lobster Sauce delivers rich maritime flavors dancing across premium beef. Rich umami notes blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each complex, perfectly balanced bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 2 filet mignon steaks (8–10 ounces each, 1 ½–2 inches thick)
- 2 medium lobster tails, shells removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tail removed
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning (salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder)
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Cooking Liquids and Fats:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 1/4 cup clam juice
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 4 sprigs thyme
Instructions
- Prepare a robust seasoning blend by thoroughly coating both sides of the steaks with a mixture of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pat the meat completely dry to ensure optimal searing.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high temperature until shimmering. Carefully place steaks into the hot pan, gently pressing down to create a perfect caramelized crust.
- After 2 minutes of initial searing, introduce butter, whole garlic cloves, and fresh thyme to enhance flavor complexity. Continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
- Flip steaks and sear the opposite side for 4 minutes, carefully browning the edges for maximum flavor development.
- Reduce heat to medium and continuously baste steaks with the aromatic butter mixture. Monitor internal temperature, removing when it reaches 5°F below desired doneness.
- Transfer steaks to a resting board and allow them to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes, enabling juice redistribution and final temperature equilibration.
- In a separate skillet, season shrimp with all-purpose seasoning, avoiding over-seasoning to preserve natural sweetness.
- Sear shrimp in olive oil and butter over medium heat, cooking 2 minutes on first side and 1 minute after flipping. Remove and reserve.
- Using the same skillet, sauté lobster pieces until they turn delicate pink, approximately 3 minutes. Set aside.
- Melt remaining butter and deglaze the pan with white wine and clam juice, allowing the liquid to simmer and concentrate flavors.
- Gradually incorporate heavy cream, whisking smoothly to create a velvety sauce base. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Simmer sauce on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent scorching and develop rich flavors.
- Gently reintroduce cooked shrimp and lobster to the sauce, letting them warm through for 1-2 minutes.
- Elegantly drape the luxurious seafood sauce over the rested steak, creating a decadent surf and turf presentation.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure precise doneness and prevent overcooking, which can make steak tough and dry.
- Pat steaks completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and enhance flavor development.
- Allow steaks to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and more tender meat.
- Select a high-quality cast iron skillet for superior heat retention and creating an exceptional sear with beautiful caramelization.
- Consider using clarified butter or ghee for higher smoke point and richer flavor during searing process.
- For gluten-free version, replace all-purpose seasoning with salt, pepper, and herb blend.
- Seafood lovers can adjust sauce quantities to make it more protein-rich by increasing shrimp and lobster amounts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 1280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1500 mg
- Fat: 92 g
- Saturated Fat: 50 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 36 g
- Trans Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 74 g
- Cholesterol: 380 mg