Surf and Turf with Garlic Herb Butter: Steak and Salmon Recipe

Indulge in a luxurious surf and turf experience with tender bavette steak and delicate salmon fillets, both elevated by a rich garlic herb butter. This dish is perfect for a special dinner or when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen.

Bavette steak is known for its intense beefy flavor, while salmon offers a buttery, flaky texture. The garlic herb butter ties everything together, adding a savory, aromatic finish. Whether you grill or cook on the stovetop, this meal comes together quickly and beautifully.

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Ingredients

10 ounce Bavette SteakView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce SalmonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Garlic Herb ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Pat the bavette steak dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. For grilling: oil the grates and preheat to medium-high. Grill the steak to your desired doneness, about 4-8 minutes per side. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly against the grain. Top with garlic herb butter to taste.
2. For stovetop: heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the steak to desired doneness, 5-7 minutes per side. Rest, slice and top with garlic herb butter.
3. Pat the salmon dry and brush both sides with oil. Season with salt and pepper. For grilling: line grates with foil and heat over medium. Place salmon skin-side down on foil. Grill until skin is crispy, then flip and cook until the fish is opaque and flakes easily, about 5-6 minutes per side. Top with garlic herb butter.
4. For stovetop: heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add salmon skin-side down. Cook until skin is crispy, 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook for 1-2 minutes more until done. Top with garlic herb butter.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different cut of steak?

Yes, you can substitute bavette with flank steak, skirt steak or sirloin. Adjust cooking time as needed.

What can I serve with this surf and turf?

Pair with roasted vegetables, a fresh salad or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

How do I make my own garlic herb butter?

Mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped fresh herbs like parsley and chives, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until firm.