Surf and Turf: Steak and Lobster with Spicy Roasted Garlic Chimichurri Butter.
You remember Monday’s post?
When I shared this creamy lobster pasta and told you that it was for the guys to make their girls this weekend? Yeah, well today we are talking about the meal that every girl, Valentine’s Day or not, should be making their guy.
Now some of you may be totally appalled that I actually think a girl should be cooking a guy a steak, I know there are some serious feminists out there, BUT just hear me out. I grew up with five brothers, the brother just below me is someone I hang with out a lot (or maybe rather that I annoy a lot), to this day I still prefer hanging out with guys over girls.
I am so sorry, don’t hate me. My girl relationships growing up were not the best, and for me, guys are just less emotional and easier to get along with.
So if there is one thing I know how to do really well, it’s definitely how to make a guy’s meal, and how to make it flipping good. Granted, the lobster in this recipe might be a bit of a stretch for some (none of my brothers eat lobster except one, but all their friends do, so I figured the lobster was a safe bet), pair it with the steak and chimichurri butter? AND with real deal, homemade french fries?
Yeah, I don’t know any guy that would not love that.
Obviously, I don’t know a lot of vegetarians…
I have to say, I had so much fun with this recipe. For me, cooking is all about making people happy. Again, it’s that people pleaser personality of mine. I am such a sucker anytime anyone asks me to make them something specific (cookie dough especially). I can’t help it, I love to make people happy through food. Since I hang around with a bunch a guys (err that’s a stretch…the ages all vary and let’s be honest, so do the maturity levels…no matter the age), I end up making a lot of steaks, cheesy potatoes, buffalo chicken sandwiches and chicken noodle casseroles. Oh, and cookie dough…mostly for my brother Kai.
Totally not my favorite things to make, but they are easy and always very loved and appreciated. Especially the steaks, and especially when paired with potatoes. Wow, I guess it’s pretty obvious we grew up in the mid-west, huh?
Anyway, my point is that if there is one thing my brothers taught me (and yeah, it may be the one and ONLY thing… I mostly try to do the complete opposite of whatever they are doing) it’s that if you need to impress a guy, you make him a dang good steak.
Add the chimichurri butter and lobster? He may worship at your feet. Just sayin…
Good news is, cooking a steak is the easiest thing ever and same with the lobster, in this case you just cook it right along side the steak.
In my family, you never over cook a steak. We all like it pretty pink, but I know that some people like it well-done. Just be sure to find out everyone’s preferences before you cook the steaks. Other than that, this recipe is beyond easy.
And seriously, you cannot skimp on the roasted garlic chimichurri butter. I know that garlic isn’t all that awesome for the breath, but really? You are both going to eat it, so who the heck cares. Not me. Sorry if you do, but get over it.
It’s too good (and good for you).
Also, I have never made chimichurri sauce, but after experiencing this butter’s deliciousness I am now really excited to make it for my next skirt steak. I bet it’s an awesome marinade.
Double also, steak and lobster together may just be one of the best combos. Ever. Summer or winter. Sooo good.
And don’t forget the beer. Or the fries!!
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Surf and Turf: Steak and Lobster with Spicy Roasted Garlic Chimichurri Butter.
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chimichuri, garlic, lobster, steak, surf n turf
Good news is, cooking a steak is the easiest thing ever and same with the lobster, in this case you just cook it right along side the steak.
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails
- 2 in bone- ribeye steaks
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- olive oil for cooking
- real deal french fries for serving
Spicy Garlic Chimichurri Butter
- 1 small head roasted garlic mashed (or 2 grated garlic cloves)*
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter softened
- 1 shallot minced or grated
- 1 anchovy fillet finely chopped
- 1 fresno chile seed + chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
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To make the Spicy Garlic Chimichurri Butter, add the roasted garlic to a medium bowl and finely mash it with a fork. You can also use a knife to mash the garlic into a paste. To the bowl, add the butter and mix it in with the garlic. Add the shallot, anchovy, fresno chile, cilantro, parsley, oregano and salt. Mix well. Keep the butter room temp if using right away or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
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To make the steak and lobster, combine the paprika, coriander brown sugar, garlic, cayenne and a good pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl. Season the steaks all over with the spices.
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Use kitchen shears or a very sharp knife, cut the lobster tail right down the center. Rub the flesh of the lobster with olive oil, season with salt + pepper.
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Heat a grill, grill pan or cast iron skillet over high heat. Once hot, place the steaks on the grates, cook until desired doneness, about 5-8 minutes (depending on thickness) for medium-rare, per side.
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About five minutes before the steaks are done cooking, place the lobster, flash side down on the hot grill (or pan), cook for about 5 minutes and then flip the tails over and spread the chimichurri butter over the tails. Continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes or until the shells are bright red. Remove both the steak and tails from the heat.
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To serve, place the hot steaks on a platter, add a good dollop of the chimichurri butter and the lobster tails. Serve with french fries and salt. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*To roast the garlic, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Chop off the top portion of the garlic head to reveal cloves. Peel any excess paper/skin off from the bulb of garlic. Place the cloves onto a piece of tin foil and pour about a teaspoon of olive oil on top. Cover with the foil. Place in the oven and roast for 45 minutes, or until the garlic is golden brown and soft. Remove from the oven and allow to cool five minutes. Squeeze the garlic out of the paper skin into a bowl and mash well with a fork.
Ok, this is SO cheesy, but umm….pretty sure this steak and lobster with spicy roasted garlic chimichurri butter right here, will bring all the boys into the yard.
I cannot believe I just said that! Bye.
I don’t have anyone to cook this for but it does look good.
I like to have my friends over and fix them their favorites.
As long as your happy—-I say cook what you want, how you like it, and for who ever you want to cook for.
You can cook it for me, ha! I am so challenged at cooking steak, but yes, my husband would love this. If I could get it right. I do 90% of the cooking, but he usually handles the steaks. That chimichurri butter looks fantabulous…..butter and steak. It kind of reminds me of that Veggie Tale where their all saying “steak and shrimp steak and shrimp”
I wish I could! 🙂
Thanks Laura!!
AGREE!! 🙂
Thanks so much! Hope you are having a great week, Nancy!
This looks amazing! Worthy of a special occasion for sure. Those lobster tails would make me so happy while my husband would die over those steaks!
Thanks Bri!
This sounds so divine !!! Next time we do steaks, this is how we will do it 🙂
Thanks Lynne!!
Ok now I’m confused…you’ve given me too many options for Valentines day now…the lobster pasta or this steak and lobster…oh the decisions….This steak looks so good with that grilled lobster and the butter…maybe skip the fries and add the pasta for a two-fer….your rock!!!
HAH!! Steak and pasta?? YUMMERS!! 🙂
Thanks Lisa!
I love steak and I love lobster, but I’m dying over the chimichurri butter….
Thanks so much! 🙂
Just make sure you lock your doors so all the boys don’t rush into your house 😉 haha
This steak and lobster looks soooo good!
HAHA! Such a good call! 🙂
Thanks so much, hope you are having a great week!
I fully 100% agree that girls should make a man a steak. I don’t know many (any) vegetarians either, but I know my hubby would ADORE this! We’re been thinking about making our own lobster, and we are both in LUHVE with chimichurri. So, this is a WINNAH!
Pinned!
Thanks Taylor!!
Wow, Definitely a must try recipe here, and the chimichurri butter makes it mouthwatering! Love your photography as always.
Thank you so much!!
Holy moly! This is incredible. I think if I made this for a guy the night would end in a marriage proposal! 🙂
Thanks Liz!! 🙂
Hey Tieghan I know what you mean about hanging with the guys, describes my childhood to a T – grew up with 3 brothers and loved to handgwith their friends over girls anyday ! Soooo….this recipe – nailed it! Can’t wait to make this!
So glad you get it, THANKS! 🙂
This is what Valentine’s Day (and other holidays) are all about… indulgence. Treating yourself to something you wouldn’t normally. This looks so freakin’ amazing!
THANK YOU!!!
Girl this had me howling at the moon it looks so good. What I wouldn’t give for some of this!
Thank you!!
1.) I love that you love lobster
2.) Surf n Turf is TOTALLY a girrrls game too (ahem, right here!)
3.) That butter is INSANE!!!!!!
love everything about this T!
Right!?! Thank you, Christine!
Yes, yes and yes! Love how you styled this dish, Tieghan! That lighting is spot on! Now I’m inspired to get some steak! (that NEVER happens)
Thank you!!
I am totally making this this weekend!! You sure do know the way to a guy’s heart!
Thanks Erin! Hope you love this!
Forget guys, so not going to share this with my husband! This is my dream meal, who said that pasta is for girls?! 🙂 Anyways, this is gorgeous, will go great with all the chocolate we are having this week 🙂
Wanted to ask you, with New Year changes to the website can’t get to your site on my laptop, it goes to the website and immediately switches to the commercial that is suppose to be on the side panel, and the rest is a blank page. Have to go to check your site on hubby’s iPad, which has no problems with the display. Don’t know if anybody complained about this, maybe it’s just my computer, but I am devastated that I can start my morning with my favorite site!
Haha! Go you and good for you! 🙂
Thanks Nikki!!
I am looking into your issue. That is so annoying, I am so sorry!
I’m all for going all out like this – LOVE!
Thanks Naomi!!
This looks really really good!! I love surf and turf and have no problem making this for my husband! He too would die having this with french fries and there is nothing wrong with hanging out with the guys (you don’t have to deal with all the drama 🙂 I’m not much of a drama person myself and hung out with the guys back in the day)
Thanks so much! 🙂
Hi Tieghan!
I’m a regular follower of your blog, and I’m so impressed by your beautiful photographs and creative recipe ideas.
I’m a feminist, and I love to cook in general, but especially for my man. I’m sure this recipe would be a winner!
But what I really came here to say is that I’m sorry you had some bad experiences with girl friendships growing up (that’s seems like a universal experience for everyone) but I’m really tired of seeing women bash other women! It would be wonderful if people, especially women, could stop perpetuating this stereotype that women are “emotional and hard to get along with.” I think that’s a really damaging and harmful stereotype that is unfair to women in general.
I love your blog, but I was really bummed to read some of your sexist remarks. Just something to think about- thanks for your consideration!
Tegan rocks and has a wonderful food blog that is genuine and so full of life. I love her comments because they make her so real and relatable if that makes sense. When I read her recipes her comments really give us readers a touch of what her life is like..it helps us get to know the real person behind the pretty food pics. I know for a fact that she didn’t mean anything by these comments. Please take your feminist crap somewhere else. Before you comment, try to understand where some people are coming from. Most have the best intentions. People like you make others shy to share their opinions for a fear of being judged. Respect the opinions of others…if you think her remarks were sexist, then don’t comment. I agree with what you said to an extent..but lets focus on being positive and supportive to such a lovely young talented food blogger. Cheers!
This recipe looks AMAZING!! WOW!! I’m getting so many good ideas for Valentine’s meals!!!
I agree Kelly. The internet is filled with many feminist “gems” like Meg.. lol This blog is fantastic.. with Tieghan’s honest comments, beautiful pics and outstanding recipes.
Thank you so much, Pam! And for all the kind words!! 🙂
kelly,
so women are supposed to “focus on being positive and supportive to such a lovely young talented food blogger” but it’s okay for that “lovely young talented food blogger” to be negative and unsupportive of females?
last time i checked, tieghan considers this blog her career. this isn’t a hobby. this isn’t something she just does for fun. this is something she makes money off of. she chose to put this blog on the internet and make it public. people have a right to read it and comment if they dislike something about it. that’s the nature of putting yourself and something you’ve created out in the world. i’m so tired of this attitude that no one can ever say anything negative about a blogger. this is her job and i don’t know about your job, but if i did something that was offensive at work, someone would say something to me.
i’m sure it’s hard for tieghan to hear these criticisms, as it seems she’s pretty sheltered from the rest of the world in her barn on her parent’s property, but maybe it’s time to grow up.
You do realise that you guys are totally proving her point 1000% right? That it’s harder for her to get along with females? Because of reasons like this?
Whilst I understand all the remarks here, it just seems like this is a ridiculous place to have an argument. But as you’ve started, I just feel like I can’t let you get away with saying the things you’ve said;
Jane, shall I tell you what I’m tired of? Having people comment hurtful things on a someone’s blog so that they feel like they have done their good deed for the day and the world a favour by making their opinion worldwide. I mean, goodness, imagine if we hadn’t heard what you thought about this post?
Blogs, Jane, are online diaries – if you like it, read it, if you don’t you move on. It’s not your God-Given right to let that person know that you think they’re doing a bad job. It’s really not.
I am sick of people just writing comments on blogs because ‘They’ve put themselves out there so they deserve negative feedback if necessary.” That is such a terrible way of looking at the world. Would you stop a girl in the street and say to her ‘Your outfit is awful, and if i’m honest it’s offensive to me. And really, you walked outside like this today so it’s my right to tell you what you look like, in fact, you’ve welcomed it.’ You’re actually being incredibly hypocritical as a ‘feminist’. It’s the same as online bullying if we’re honest isn’t it. You wouldn’t say it to their face, so don’t hide behind your keyboard.
And let me tell you, if I saw you in person I would HAPPILY say all of this to your face. Bullying a girl because she’s disclosed that she’s had bad relationships with females is just the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard. I’m afraid there are no other words for it.
And dude, bringing up her home, where she lives and the fact she’s lived a ‘Sheltered life’. That’s below the belt. And it sounds like you need to look in the mirror, Jane, and say the last sentence of your awful rant out loud.
(PS – Tieghan, I’ve never actually read your blog before, but I came here after seeing a very manly looking recipe on Pinterest that I thought my husband would love. So stereotypical or not, it’s obviously true! Great job)
I’ve actually never commented on any blog before, but I am a regular reader of Tieghan’s blog, and her words really struck me- so much so that after thinking about it for a while, I decided to comment. In no way was I attempting to bully her, Tieghan seems like a tough woman who can handle some constructive criticism! I have a ton of respect for her and what she does, from her recipes, to her photos, to her writing and the way that she does open up to her readers. And now I have even more respect for her because I got a small glimpse of what it’s like to have people comment on your words, and it’s not easy to take! I still stand behind my comment 100% and would absolutely say those words to her face. I think a woman, whose words are clearly reaching a lot of other women, should be mindful about the type of messages these words are sending to her readers.
Hey Meg,
I completely respect your opinion and in no way was I trying to hurt or offend anyone. I just simply grew up with five brothers and hanging with boy is what I know best. With that said, some of the people I look up to most are strong women, so I in no way meant to put any bad light on women. Women are tough and I love that. I think this was just a case of bad wording. Thank you for commenting, reading and helping me to be better at what I love. I really am grateful for that!
Hope you are having a great week!
WOW, THANK YOU! All your words, thank you!
Wow! Thank you so much for you kinds and encouraging words, Kelly! Hope you are having a great weekend!
Oops, meant to say week! Guess I am ready for the weekend! 🙂
Yummm. It has been WAY too long since my last surf and turf!
Thanks Laura!
I’m pretty sure this meal is the way to any guy’s heart!
Thank you!!
This looks like Valentine’s Day Dinner HEAVEN. Sure to win over anyone.
Thanks!!
Yum! I definitely understand having more guy friends than girl friends. I had a “man of honor” at my wedding. I thought about having a female maid of honor to please everyone else but at the end of the day, you have to be yourself : )
Did you mean “flesh” side when cooking the lobster? Because I don’t know what the flash side is.
Also, why is everyone getting so butt hurt? It is very simple. If you don’t agree with what she is saying, don’t live by it. Make the damn steak for yourself and quit complaining. What, she isn’t allowed to make money expressing her opinion?
Sorry, but you guys are the worst. If I ever had a blog, I would be annoyed that you guys followed it. The writer of this blog is a real person with real feelings and real opinions and you’re all proving the point (that I agree with btw, jerks) that most women are dramatic, judgmental, bitchy and difficult to maintain friendships with. Maybe it’s the lack of steak..haha.
Anyhow, I am off to buy a steak and when I am done with it, I will probably still have enough of an appetite to tell you guys that you’re being stupid. See you then. X
Cheers to that! Nothing Tieghan ever says is offensive. People are just crazy! I agree. I would hate to own a blog for this reason. I’m grateful that Tieghan continues on anyways..her recipes are to die for.
OMG this looks so good! I wish I didn’t look at this at 10 p.m because now I’m craving it!
This looks incredible. Where is the French fries recipe?
Thanks so much!! The french fries are not apart of the recipe, only for serving if you want then, but here is my favorite french fry recipe:
Missing the Frency fry recipe…
Made this for myself for a new years dinner. It was AMAZING!! Hands down best steak I have ever had. Picked up a 1.5lb T bone for 8$ at the commissary! I chased it down with a bottle of “once upon a vine” red wine. Thank u for the recipe. Happy new year!
That sounds like the PERFECT New Years Eve to me! So happy you loved the recipe! Thanks and happy New Years! 🙂
This recipe looks delicious! How would I go about making this if I don’t have a grill/grill pan/cast iron skillet?
HI! Do you have a skillet? if so, just sear the steak in the skillet as I directed. If no skillet, broiler the steak in the oven flipping it half way through cooking. It should take 7-10 minutes under the broiler. Let me know if you have questions. Thanks!
Made this for my husbands valentines dinner tonight. Super Yum.
great food
thanks for the recipe
Your welcome! Thanks!!
Looks great! Do I add olive oil or butter to the cast iron skillet before putting in the steak or is it a dry pan?
Hey Erin! I do not add anything to the skillet prior to grilling. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Did this one yesterday …it it was perfect. He loved it, i loved it…. amazing recipe! Thanks for sharing!!!! And for the beautiful inspirational pics!
Thank you so much! Thrilled you both loved this! Have a great weekend! 🙂
Made this for my teenage son (17) and daughter (15). They loved it.
Awesome!! Thank you Lori!!
Looks delicious. Reminds me of the Australian Surf´n Turf years back in the late 90´.
But I still think it´s great way to mix meet and seafood.
Thank you so much!
Oh Ma Gawd! I made the steak and chimichuri butter for dinner last night for my husband and son. I had asaparagus that I needed to use before it spoiled so I reluctantly didn’t make any lobster. I pan seared the steaks in a cast iron skillet with a touch of butter and the spices.
Whenever we travel to Mexico I always have chimichuri on something. Love the stuff! I’m not sure why I never thought of making it home!! This recipe for chimichuri butter is SO awesome! My teenage son doesn’t usually eat a lot of steak but he ate every bite! He added double chimichuri it was sooooo good. My husband loved the steak.
We are thinking of other things to use the chimichuri butter on so we don’t waste it! I’m sure it would be tasty on a good baguette of bread. Can’t wait to try it on grilled lobster!
I did add an extra Fresno pepper and only had dried oregano on hand. Still came out great!!
Thank you for this fantastic recipe. We enjoyed this meal a great deal!!!!!
Also….I thought I was the only one who would rather hang out with the guys and avoid the girl drama! Something I have been doing since high school and for the past 25 years. Eeewww! Didn’t realize it’s been THAT long since I graduated high school! Lol! Thank you for sharing your story.
Hi Andrea! Oh my gosh! Thank you for this amazing comment. Loved reading every last word, you are the best! ps. hip hip for hanging with the guys! 🙂
I made this yesterday and it turned out fantastic! I have never successfully grilled lobster before so this was a first for me. Followed all the steps, just didn’t have the Cilantro and was too lazy to go get it so substituted with fresh basil and I really like it. Really looking forward to making this for friends the next time they are over.
Thank you!
So happy it went well for the first time!! Hope everyone likes it when you make it for them! Thanks John!
Hiya,
I stumbled on this post whilst researching romantic steak dinners and can I just say…it looks oh so good. I will be making this for our anniversary dinner as we want to stay home for this one (Can’t wait!)
Can I just ask please, whats the equivalent of 2 cup sticks of butter in grams as the recipe calls for? Apologies if the question is a bit lame but the cup and stick has got me slightly confused coupled with the fact that we measure butter in grams here.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you! x
Oh also, can I make the chimichurri butter a day before? If yes, is it just a case of storing in the fridge in an airtight container? Many thanks x
Hi!! SO happy you like it Stella!
I googled and found this for the conversion 2 sticks of butter is equal to 226.81 grams!
Hope you love it!
Hey Stella! 2 sticks of butter is about 1 13 grams. Hope you love the recipe!
Total time 25 minutes.
Roast garlic for 45 minutes.
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Thanks Steve!
This is great!
For the butter, is it 2 sticks OR 2 cups (4 sticks)??
And do I use a whole head of garlic (like 20 cloves) or just two cloves of the garlic?
Help please!!
Hi Asia! You need just 1 stick of butter (so 1/2 cup) and you can use 1 head of roasted garlic or 2 cloves are raw garlic. see notes in the recipe! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much! xTieghan
I cannot find a Fresno chili in my small town. Can i substitute something else?
Hey Amber! You can use a jalapeño pepper or crushed red pepper flakes. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Just made this but with giant shrimp since they were out of lobster. SO good. I love chimichurri and this was just delicious. Ps tried some of it prior to adding roasted garlic and it would be fine without it too
Thank you so much Ashley!! xTieghan
Going to make this for my husbands birthday this weekend. Do you have a recipe for the fries??
Hi Nicolette! I hope you both love this recipe!! Yes, I have a few recipes for fries..I will link them below!! xTieghan
https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/tuscan-fries/
https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/garlic-parmesan-herb-butter-polenta-fries/
https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/baked-sweet-potato-fries/
Hi!!! This looks awesome! Any alternative for the anchovy filet?
Thank you!
Hey there,
You can just skip the anchovy:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Tiegan thank you for sharing your love of cooking. I have become a big fan through the influence of my daughter. I have enjoyed so many of your recipes, and tonight I am using this to make steak and Lobster for my wife for Valentines! Keep Cookin!
Thanks so much for your kind message Will! I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan