Garlic Butter Steak and Scallops
A delicious dish featuring juicy steak and tender scallops in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Steak Preparation
- 2 pieces beef tenderloin fillets (about 6 to 8 ounces each) 1 1/2 inch thick
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
Scallop Preparation
- 8-10 large sea scallops
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Steak Cooking
- Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes.
- Using paper towels, pat both sides of the steak dry; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Place the steaks in the middle of the skillet and cook until a dark crust forms, about 4-6 minutes.
- Using tongs, flip the steaks and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until they reach your desired doneness. Set aside, loosely covered.
Scallop Cooking
- While the steak rests, wipe the skillet clean and melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse them with cold water, and pat them dry thoroughly.
- Season the scallops with salt and pepper, to taste. Working in batches, add the 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.
Garlic Butter Sauce
- To make the garlic butter sauce, reduce the heat to low. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the cubed butter, parsley, chives, lemon juice, and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serving
- Serve the steak and scallops immediately with the garlic butter sauce poured on top.
Notes
Pat the steak and scallops dry before cooking to achieve a nice sear. A meat thermometer can help in checking steak doneness. You can substitute sea scallops with shrimp or other seafood. Consider adding a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra flavor.