Surf & Turf Steak & Lobster Tails + Appies

Steak and Lobster Tails

Ingredients

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2 Canadian lobster tails (4 oz. each)

  • 1/2 cup melted butter, divided

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

  • 4 teaspoon minced garlic, divided

  • 2 Canada Grade A Beef Sirloin steaks, 1-inch thick, at room temperature

  • 1 teaspoon salt flakes

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Bake the lobster tails

Preheat oven to 425 F or set to broil on high.

  1. Use scissors to cut a slit in the lobster shells along the center to the tail, leaving the tail base uncut.

  2. Open up the shell slightly and run your fingers throughout the inside the shell to detach the lobster meat from the shell. Grab the meat with your fingers and lift it up through the split shell, squeezing the shell back together and letting the meat rest on top of the shell.

  3. Make a shallow cut along the center so the lobster meat can easily soak up the wonderful butter garlic lemon juice.

  4. Rinse the lobster tails under cool water and gently pat dry with paper towels. Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet.

  5. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons melted butter, lemon juice, parsley, and 2 teaspoon minced garlic. Stir well and brush a generous amount on the lobster meat.

  6. Bake the lobster in the oven at 425F for 10 minutes (or broil it on high for 4-5 minutes) until the lobster is firm and opaque and its internal temperature reaches 140F. Occasionally check for doneness by inserting a thermometer.

  7. Remove the lobster from the oven and cover with foil to retain the heat and keep it moist.

Cook the Steak

  1. Bring the steak them to room temperature.

  2. Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel, and then season all over with salt flakes, and black pepper.

  3. Brush olive oil over a grill pan or skillet and heat over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes. Place the steaks on the grill and cook for 1 minute, turn and cook for another 1 minute.

  4. Add the remaining butter and minced garlic in the grill and baste the steaks by repeatedly pouring the melted butter and garlic mixture over the steaks with a spoon.

  5. Flip the steak and repeat the step above. Cook till done to your preference.

  6. Remove the steaks from the grill pan and cover with foil to keep them moist. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes.

  7. Serve with garlic mashed potatoe and your favourite vegetable medley.

Recipe and Photo Credit:
www.aheadofthyme.com
*In Flyer Dec 27 - Jan 2




Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

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Ingredients

  • 8 slices Schneiders bacon, thin bacon is preferred

  • 16 dates

  • 4 ounces Woolwich goat cheese

  • toothpicks

Directions 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

  2. Slice the dates lengthwise on one side to create an opening. Remove the pit.

  3. Using a spoon, stuff a small amount of goat cheese into the cavity of each date and press the sides together to close.

  4. Cut the bacon slices in half. Wrap each date with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.

  5. Arrange evenly on a baking sheet with raised edges (otherwise grease will get everywhere) and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the dates and use the toothpick to turn each one so it’s laying on its side. Bake for another 8 minutes, until browned to your liking, and turn the dates to the other side and repeat. Remove from the oven, place on a paper towel lined plate, and let stand for 6 minutes before serving

 Recipe and Photo Credit:
pinchofyum.com
*In Flyer Dec 27 - Jan 2

Annah Kassen