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Basic Steak and Lobster Tail Recipe

Steak and lobster tail is also known as a surf and turf meal, and it's one of the yummiest concoctions to eat when you can't decide between a juicy steak and lobster meat. The recipe below is a super simple recipe for steak and lobster tail that serves two and can be made in less than 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 8oz premium angus ribeye steaks
  • 2 6oz frozen lobster tails, thawed
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted, plus 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1 tsp tarragon
  • 1/2 tsp chives
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425 °F. Rinse the lobster tails under cool running water for 1-2 minutes.
  • Using kitchen shears, cut the shell of the lobster tail down the center, stopping at the base of the tail. Use your fingers to separate the lobster meat from the tail, pulling slightly up on the meat.
  • In a small bowl, combine the 4 tablespoons of butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, parsley, tarragon, and chives. Brush the butter mixture on the lobster meat, ensuring that you've covered all the meat thoroughly. Place on a baking tray and set aside.
  • Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil to the pan.
  • Meanwhile, pat ribeye steak dry and season with as much salt and pepper as you'd like.
  • Mix together minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Cover each steak with the spice mixture, pressing it into the meat.
  • Add steaks to the pan with 2 tablespoons of butter. Place the baking tray with lobster in the oven on the middle rack. Set a timer for 10 minutes.
  • Sear the steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust. Spoon the butter over the steaks as they cook to keep them moist. Turn the temperature down to medium low and continue cooking until the meat reaches a medium-rare doneness (about 135 °F).
  • Remove steak from the pan and let rest for at least 5 minutes.
  • Check the lobster tail after 10 minutes. The lobster meat should be opaque and feel firm to the touch. If not, put it back in the oven for another minute or two.
  • Splash a little lemon juice or a drizzle of garlic butter over the lobster just before serving with the steak. Enjoy!