Meat and Poultry Beef Steaks Filet Mignon Recipes Surf and Turf 4.9 (39) 30 Reviews 19 Photos Surf and turf is a combination of seafood and steak. This restaurant-worthy recipe grills marinated shrimp and filet steaks for a deliciously simple way to make a special dinner. You probably have most of the ingredients for the shrimp marinade in your pantry already. Submitted by Staci Updated on January 16, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 19 19 19 19 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 2 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Impress everyone at your table with a homemade surf and turf dinner. What Is Surf and Turf? "Surf and turf" is a dish that contains both meat and seafood (usually red meat and shellfish). This recipe calls for filet mignon steaks and shrimp. How to Make Surf and Turf on the Grill You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make surf and turf on the grill: Make the marinade, then marinate the shrimp in the refrigerator.Season the steaks, then grill until they're slightly pink in the center.Grill the shrimp until they are pink and meat is opaque. Can You Make Surf and Turf In the Oven? Yes! If you don't have a grill, you can use your oven's broiler. Here's how: Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.Cook the steaks until they are beginning to firm and are hot and slightly pink in the center, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).Transfer the steaks to a platter and loosely tent with a piece of aluminum foil. Cook shrimp under the preheated broiler until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes per side. How to Serve Surf and Turf This surf and turf recipe pairs well with hearty, potato-based side dishes. For example: Basic Mashed Potatoes French-Fried Potatoes Creamy au Gratin Potatoes Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "Best shrimp marinade I have had," raves Kelly. "They were amazing grilled. Made a truly restaurant-worthy meal!" "WOW," says Sophia. "I was amazed by the marinade on the shrimp and the steak was simply fabulous. Whenever I want a fancy dinner, I will definitely make this!" "We had Caesar salad (the shrimp went especially well with that) and baked potatoes as our sides and it was a great evening," according to Aileen Morrisey. Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 tablespoon finely minced onion 1 tablespoon white wine 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay) 1 clove garlic, minced ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 (4 ounce) filet mignon steaks 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon steak seasoning Directions Whisk 1 tablespoon olive oil, butter, onion, wine, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, parsley, seafood seasoning, garlic, and pepper together in a bowl; add shrimp. Toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 15 minutes. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Coat steaks with 2 teaspoons olive oil; sprinkle with steak seasoning. Cook steaks on the preheated grill until they are beginning to firm and are hot and slightly pink in the center for medium doneness, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Transfer steaks to a platter and loosely tent with a piece of aluminum foil. Remove shrimp from marinade and grill until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side. From the Editor Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary. I Made It Print 141 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 444 Calories 35g Fat 3g Carbs 27g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 444 % Daily Value * Total Fat 35g 45% Saturated Fat 12g 61% Cholesterol 166mg 55% Sodium 926mg 40% Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 1g Protein 27g 54% Vitamin C 4mg 4% Calcium 48mg 4% Iron 4mg 23% Potassium 385mg 8% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.