Grilled Surf and Turf For Two
- 1/2 cups Butter, Softened
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1/2 cups Fresh Parsley, Minced
- 3 Tablespoons Chopped Chives
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme Leaves, Minced
- 2 teaspoons Grated Lemon Zest
- 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
- 2 whole (8 To 10 Oz. Size) Lobster Tails
- 1/2 pounds Shrimp, Peeled And Devained
- 2 whole (4 Oz. Size) Beef Tenderloin Steaks
- 2 teaspoons Coarsely Ground Pepper
- Lemon Wedges For Serving
- Note: You will also need 3 skewers, metal or bamboo.
- If using bamboo, soak for 30 minutes before using.
- For the compound butter: Combine softened butter, garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
- Mix well, then spoon mixture onto a sheet of wax paper and form into a small cylinder shape, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- For the surf and turf: Oil grill lightly and preheat on high heat.
- Split lobster tails in half lengthwise.
- With cut side up and using scissors, cut along the edge of shell to loosen the cartilage covering the tail meat from the shell; remove and discard cartilage.
- Using 2 of the skewers, run one through each tail to ensure they dont curl up on the grill.
- With remaining skewers, add shrimp to each one.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle steaks with coarse pepper.
- Grill 45 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145 degrees F; medium, 160 degrees F; well-done, 170 degrees F).
- Place tails, flesh side down, on preheated grill.
- Cook for 1012 minutes, turning once, and basting frequently with marinade.
- Discard any remaining marinade.
- Lobster is done when opaque and firm to the touch.
- Place shrimp skewers on hot grill and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side, just until opaque.
- Unwrap herb butter; cut four 1/4-inch slices from log.
- Place one slice on each steak, lobster tail, and shrimp skewer.
- Squeeze lemon juice over lobster and shrimp.
butter, garlic, fresh parsley, chives, thyme, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, lobster, shrimp, tenderloin, ground pepper, lemon wedges
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/grilled-surf-and-turf-for-two/ (may not work)