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Garlic Butter Steak and Scallops
4.8 from 45 votes

Garlic Butter Steak and Scallops

SURF AND TURF made in less than 30 min! The steak + scallops are so perfectly cooked with the best garlic butter sauce!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 2 beef tenderloin 1 1/2 inch thick fillets, about 6 to 8 ounces
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
  • 8-10 sea scallops large
For the garlic butter sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 tablespoons butter cubed, unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chives chopped fresh
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium high heat for 8-10 minutes.
  2. Using paper towels, pat both sides of the steak dry; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter. Place the steaks in the middle of the skillet and cook until a dark crust has formed, about 4-6 minutes. Using tongs, flip, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until desired doneness; set aside, loosely covered.
  4. While the steak rests, wipe the skillet clean and melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
  5. Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
  6. Season scallops with salt and pepper, to taste. Working in batches, add scallops to the skillet in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and translucent in the center, about 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm.
  7. To make the garlic butter sauce, reduce heat to low; add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in butter, parsley, chives, lemon juice and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  8. Serve steak and scallops immediately with garlic butter sauce.