Barbecued Surf Turf Recipes

GRILLED SURF AND TURF

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and stir with a fork.
• Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap and place the butter onto the plastic wrap. Slowly form into a log about 1 1/2 inches wide. Cover the log with the plastic wrap tightly and twist the edges. Place into the refrigerator to harden until ready to use.
• When ready to grill the lobster tails, cut 4 teaspoon size medallions. Store any excess compound butter in the fridge for later use (great on grilled steak and pork!)
• Prepare the grill for two zone or direct/indirect cooking with lump charcoal. Target 450 - 500 degrees Fahrenheit over the direct heat.
• While the grill heats up, combine the salt and pepper in a small bowl. Coat the steaks with olive oil and dust them with some of the salt and pepper. Save some of the seasoning for the lobster.
• Prepare the lobster by placing the lobster tails on a cutting board with the hard shell facing up. Using a chef knife or kitchen shears, gently cut the shell starting about 1/2 inch from the tail and working your way to the side that is open with the meat. Take care not to cut all the way through the other side.
• Gently open the shell, exposing the meat using two hands. You will hear some cracking. Remove any shell that may break from the meat.
• Season the flesh of the lobster tails with the remaining salt and pepper. (no olive oil needed)
• Place the steaks over direct heat for 5 minutes and cover the grill. Flip the steak over, cover grill, and grill for another 5 minutes. Then move to the indirect side and cover. Continue grilling over indirect heat until the internal temperature reaches your desired doneness. We like 125 degrees F for rare (about 8 minutes). Remove and let rest for 10 minutes and place one teaspoon of the butter on each steak while resting (it will slowly start to melt into the meat).
• While the steak is resting grill the lobster.
• Place the lobster tails over direct heat, meat side down for approximately 5 minutes or until it gently pulls away from the grill without sticking.
• After flipping add about a 1 heaping teaspoon medallion of the compound butter over the meat. Grill for an additional 3 - 4 minutes over direct heat. The butter will slowly melt. When the internal temperature of the lobster meat reaches 135 degrees F it is done.
• After removing from the grill, place another teaspoon medallion of butter on the lobster meat and then serve warm with your favorite sides.

SURF AND TURF FOR TWO

Steps:

• Whisk 1 tablespoon olive oil, butter, onion, wine, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, parsley, seafood seasoning, garlic, and black pepper together in a bowl; add shrimp. Toss to coat evenly. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 15 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Coat steaks with 2 teaspoons olive oil; sprinkle with steak seasoning.
• Cook steaks until they are beginning to firm and have reached your desired doneness, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Transfer steaks to a platter and loosely tent with a piece of aluminum foil.
• Remove shrimp from marinade and grill until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

BARBECUED SURF & TURF

Steps:

• Heat your barbecue to high. Rub the steak with the oil, then season on both sides and set aside. To make the seaweed butter, blitz the butter with the seaweed and sea salt. Spoon onto some baking parchment and make it into a log shape by rolling it up and twisting the ends. Chill until needed.
• When the coals are ready to cook on direct heat, hold the steak upright on the grill so the strip of fat down the side sizzles and crisps. Once it's nicely browned, lay the steak flat on the grill so the striploin (the larger side) is closer to the flames, and the tenderloin is on the edge of the barbecue - this ensures you cook each side evenly. Cook for 5 mins, then flip the steak over and put it on the other side of the barbecue so the strip loin is again nearest to the flames. Cook for 5 mins more, then cover with a lid and cook for 4 mins further each side for medium rare. Put the steak on a plate, top with a large slice of the butter, cover with foil and leave to rest.
• While the steak rests, cut some slices of seaweed butter and lay them on the flesh side of each lobster half, then put on the barbecue (tails shell-side down). Cook for 5-10 mins, depending on how hot the barbecue is and if the lobster is raw or cooked (see our ultimate guide to lobster if you're preparing it live). Wait until the shells turn orange-red - remove the tails when the meat is no longer translucent, but cook the claws for a few mins longer.
• Serve the T-bone steak on a large board or serving platter, topped with or alongside the lobster tails and claws and more seaweed butter.

SURF AND TURF BARBECUE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak 4 bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes.
• Combine 1rst 5 ingredients -- marinate prawns and beef cubes in sauce -- add salt and pepper to taste.
• Preheat bbq to medium high.
• Thread 4 pieces steak and 3 prawns alternately onto skewers.
• BBQ 5-10 minutes till steak is done and prawns are just cooked.
• Place butter and garlic into pan -- saute 2-3 minutes. add parsley, lemon juice, and zest. simmer 1-2 minutes.
• Serve with kebabs!