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Herb Butter Steak and Lobster

Is there anything more romantic than a steak and lobster dinner? This delicious meal is actually easy than it looks. Serve up alongside 3-cheese mashed potatoes and prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, and prepare to impress your loved one.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Lunch & Dinner Recipes
Keyword: Dinner, Seafood, Steak
Skill: intermediate
Servings: 2
Calories: 1917kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 stick (or ½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp rosemary, minced
  • 2 tbsp Italian parsley, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • rosemary sprigs
  • garlic cloves, whole
  • 2 lobster tails, halved
  • 2 filet mignon or NY strip steaks, at room temp

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized bowl mix together softened butter, herbs, garlic, and black pepper until smooth and well incorporated.
  • In a shallow, medium-sized pan add two tablespoons of compound butter on medium heat until melted.
  • Sear lobster halves on each side for 1 minute. Add in another tablespoon of compound butter, turn lobster shells tail hard shell side down and place a lid over the pan.
  • Steam on medium low heat for 3-5 minutes or until shells have turned bright red. Serve with fresh lemon if desired.
  • While lobster is cooking, heat a separate medium sized pan with 3 tablespoons of compound butter on medium heat. Add in a couple of peeled garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs to melted butter.
  • Season your steaks generously with salt and pepper. Sear steaks on each side for 2-3 minutes. Go a bit longer if you prefer your steak well done.
  • Cover steak with foil after cooking and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting into strips.
  • Serve each item up as a small tasting plate between you and your partner!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1917kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 217g | Fat: 110g | Saturated Fat: 53g | Cholesterol: 767mg | Sodium: 1142mg | Fiber: 2g