🥩🦞 Steak & Lobster with Garlic Herb Butter (Full Detailed Recipe)

✨ Overview

This is the ultimate surf & turf combo:

• Juicy, perfectly seared steak 🥩
• Sweet, buttery lobster tail 🦞

Flavor = rich, savory, buttery, slightly smoky → straight luxury

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2)

Steak:

• 2 ribeye or filet mignon steaks (250–300 g each)
• Salt & black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• Fresh thyme or rosemary

Lobster Tail:

• 2 lobster tails
• 2 tbsp butter (melted)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Salt

Garlic Herb Butter Sauce:

• 50 g butter
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Side (Optional):

• Mashed potatoes 🥔
• Lemon wedges 🍋

🔧 Equipment:

• Cast iron pan (best for steak)
• Oven or grill
• Tongs

🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Lobster

• Cut lobster shell lengthwise
• Lift meat slightly above shell

👉 This gives that “restaurant look”

Step 2: Season Steak

• Pat steak dry
• Season generously with salt & pepper

Step 3: Sear Steak

• Heat pan VERY hot
• Add oil → place steak
• Sear:
  • 2–3 mins each side (medium-rare)
• Add butter + garlic + herbs
• Baste continuously

🔥 This creates flavor + crust

Step 4: Cook Lobster

Option 1: Oven

• Brush with garlic butter
• Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 8–10 mins

Option 2: Pan

• Cook meat side down 3–4 mins
• Flip → baste with butter

Step 5: Make Sauce

• Melt butter + garlic
• Add parsley + lemon

Step 6: Rest & Plate

• Rest steak 5 minutes
• Plate with lobster + drizzle sauce

⏰ Serving

Serve immediately while hot

⚡ Pro Tips

• Steak must rest → keeps juices inside
• Don’t overcook lobster → becomes rubbery
• Use high heat → crust = everything

🔢 Nutrition (Approx per serving)

• Calories: 600–800 kcal
• Protein: Very high
• Fat: High

🔥 Final Vibe

This dish is pure:
“anniversary dinner / luxury restaurant energy”

Juicy steak + buttery lobster + herb sauce =
👉 top-tier combo, no competition 🥩🦞🔥