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Ultimate Surf N Turf Dinner Recipe with Cajun Compound Butter

Perfect surf n turf dinner with cajun compound butter and dry rub. Restaurant-quality steak and seafood with rich, spicy flavors for special occasions.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 ribeye or filet mignon steaks
  • 2 lobster tails or 1 lb large shrimp
  • 1 stick unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tbsp Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Cajun dry rub ingredients see full recipe

Instructions
 

  • Make compound butter by mixing softened butter with seasonings. Shape into log and chill 1 hour.
  • Prepare cajun dry rub and season steaks 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Cook steaks to desired doneness (3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare). Let rest 5-10 minutes.
  • Cook seafood while steak rests - 5-6 minutes for lobster tails, 2-3 minutes per side for shrimp.
  • Slice compound butter and place on hot steak and seafood.
  • Serve immediately on warm plates while butter melts into sauce.

Notes

Let steak come to room temperature before cooking. Don't overcook seafood. Compound butter can be made ahead and frozen.