A beautifully plated dish featuring a perfectly cooked lobster tail and a medallion of beef tenderloin, served on a bed of truffle mashed potatoes, and accompanied by crispy brussels sprouts.

Surf and Turf with Lobster and Beef Tenderloin

Name: Surf and Turf with Lobster and Beef Tenderloin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: beef tenderloin medallions, 2 (6 to 8 oz) none; lobster tails, 2 none; russet potatoes, 3 peeled and cubed; parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup grated; truffle oil, 2 tablespoons none; heavy cream, 1/2 cup none; unsalted butter, 1/2 cup none; salt, 1/2 teaspoon none; black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon none; brussels sprouts, 10 trimmed and halved; olive oil, 2 tablespoons none; salt, to taste none; black pepper, to taste none

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 40 minutes

Style American

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: February 14, 2023

This recipe is perfect for a romantic Valentine's day dinner in New York City. Our Surf and Turf with Lobster and Beef Tenderloin feature two decadent ingredients that will elevate your dinner to a whole new level of sophistication. The dish is accompanied by a delicious truffle mashed potato and crispy brussels sprouts.

Ingredients (for 2)

Beef tenderloin medallions - 2 (6 to 8 oz) - none
Lobster tails - 2 - none
Russet potatoes - 3 - peeled and cubed
Parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup - grated
Truffle oil - 2 tablespoons - none
Heavy cream - 1/2 cup - none
Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup - none
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon - none
Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon - none
Brussels sprouts - 10 - trimmed and halved
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons - none
Salt - to taste - none
Black pepper - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥👉

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2 - 🍲💦🔥

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the cubed potatoes. Cook the potatoes until fork-tender, then drain.
Step 3 - 🥔🔨🌶️

Return the potatoes to the pot over low heat and add grated parmesan, truffle oil, heavy cream, butter, salt and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Add more cream if necessary.
Step 4 - 🥦🔥👨‍🍳

In a baking dish, add the brussels sprouts, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until crispy.
Step 5 - 🦞💦🔥

For the lobster, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the lobster tails and cook for 8-10 minutes until the shells are bright red and the lobster meat is cooked through.
Step 6 - 🍖🌡️👨‍🍳

Season the beef medallions with salt and black pepper. Heat a skillet over high heat and add some olive oil. Sear the beef medallions for 2-3 minutes on each side
Step 7 - 🥩🔥🌡️

Transfer the beef medallions to the preheated oven to finish cooking. Bake for 5-7 minutes, depending on desired doneness.
Step 8 - 🍽️🥔🥩🦞

Serve the mashed potatoes on the bottom of the plate. Add the beef medallions and lobster tails on top of the mashed potatoes. Add the crispy brussels sprouts on the side of the plate.

Additional

This meal pairs perfectly with red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon. For a twist, try adding some chopped fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to the mashed potatoes.