Surf and Turf for Two

Name: Surf and Turf for Two
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 8 asparagus spears; 283 grams beef tenderloin, trimmed; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh chives; 59 milliliters chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, plus 2 to 3 sprigs; 1 Juice lemon; 6 jumbos shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails intact); 2 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 57 grams slices pancetta (about; 2 servings Freshly ground pepper; 2 servings Sea salt; 1 Tbsp unsalted butter

Surf and Turf for Two might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 843 calories, 35g of protein, and 76g of fat. This gluten free and primal recipe serves 2. valentin day will be even more special with this recipe. If you have pancetta, beef tenderloin, chives, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the kosher salt you could follow this main course with the Low Fat Crumbs Cake (Kosher-Dairy) as a dessert.

Instructions

Make the herb oil: Pulse the parsley, chives and olive oil in a mini food processor until smooth. Thin with water, if necessary, and add 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Olive Oil

Parsley

Chives

Water

Cooking Oil

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Food Processor

Transfer to a small bowl, cover and set aside. (This can be done up to 2 hours ahead.)

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Bowl

Prepare the surf and turf: Toss the shrimp, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped thyme, and pepper to taste in a bowl. Wrap each shrimp with a piece of pancetta. Preheat the broiler. Arrange the shrimp on a foil-lined broiler pan. Season the beef with sea salt and pepper, press the thyme sprigs into the meat and set aside. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus.

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Salt And Pepper

Thyme

Lemon Juice

Asparagus

Olive Oil

Pancetta

Pepper

Shrimp

Beef

Meat

Wrap

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Broiler Pan

Broiler

Bowl

Aluminum Foil

Put the asparagus in a microwave-safe dish with 1/4 cup water and a pinch of sea salt.

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Asparagus

Sea Salt

Water

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Microwave

Heat a medium ovenproof skillet over high heat and add the butter. When the foam subsides, sear the beef until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Using tongs, hold the meat and brown the sides.

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Butter

Beef

Meat

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Frying Pan

Tongs

Transfer the skillet to the broiler and cook until a thermometer inserted into the beef registers 125 degrees F for medium rare, about 4 more minutes.

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Beef

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Kitchen Thermometer

Broiler

Frying Pan

Transfer to a cutting board to rest while you cook the shrimp.

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Shrimp

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Cutting Board

Broil the shrimp until the pancetta is crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Meanwhile, microwave the asparagus until tender, about 2 minutes. Slice the beef into 4 pieces.

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Asparagus

Pancetta

Shrimp

Beef

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Microwave

Serve with the shrimp, herb oil and asparagus.

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Asparagus

Shrimp

Cooking Oil