Hello dear friends! Today, we’re whipping up a restaurant-worthy classic right in your own kitchen that’s both elegant and incredibly easy. This Sizzling Steak & Scallop Surf & Turf is perfect for a special occasion or just because! It’s packed with flavor and surprisingly simple, making it ideal for everyone to enjoy.
Here’s what you’ll need (serves 2):
For the Steak:
* 2 (4-6 oz) beef sirloin or filet mignon steaks (choose your favorite tender cut!)
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
* 1 clove garlic, minced (optional, for extra flavor!)
For the Scallops:
* 8-10 large sea scallops, pat dried very well
* 1 tablespoon butter
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For Serving:
* Lemon wedges
* Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Let’s get cooking!
Prep the Steaks: Take your steaks out of the refrigerator about 20-30 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature. This helps them cook more evenly. Pat them dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. If you love garlic, you can gently rub the minced garlic onto the steaks too.
Sear the Steaks: Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet (like cast iron) over medium-high heat until it’s shimmering. Carefully place the steaks in the hot skillet.
* For medium-rare, cook about 3-4 minutes per side.
* For medium, cook about 4-5 minutes per side.
* Adjust cooking time to your preferred doneness.
Once cooked, remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest on a plate or cutting board for at least 5 minutes. This is important for juicy steaks!
Cook the Scallops: While the steaks are resting, wipe out the skillet if needed (or use a clean one). Add the butter and melt it over medium-high heat. Make sure the pan is nice and hot!
Pat your scallops super dry – this is ke