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Looking for something extra special to cook for a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or another important occasion? Well, there are few specialties more decadent than lobster surf and turf. An iconic seafood and red meat pairing that is believed to have been invented as early as the 1960s, the traditional surf and turf is an elevated and elegant meal, and a favourite at steakhouses, pubs, and restaurants across the globe.
With the ‘surf’ part referring to anything that comes from the sea, and the ‘turf’ part meaning any animal that feeds on grass, it’s a versatile dish that comes in all kinds of different forms. While lobster surf and turf is perhaps the most luxurious take on this much-loved dish, it also tastes delicious with shrimp, crab, or scallop, and with various cuts of beef steak, too.
Plus, despite its prestigious status, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s a relatively easy dish to make at home. Combining the best of both worlds – hearty, protein-packed meat with light and fresh seafood – we find that the best surf and turf recipes are the simplest ones. Below are some ideas about how you can mix up your surf and turf ingredients, and create nutritious surf and turf-inspired recipes to suit every mood.
How to cook lobster surf and turf
Classic lobster surf and turf generally features pan-seared steak and succulent grilled, baked, or broiled lobster, all coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. However, you can easily customise the recipe to suit the needs of your family and loved ones, and experiment by using different ingredients and pairing combinations.
At Prime Gourmet, we offer an enormous array of different beef steaks and shellfish products that will elevate your next surf and turf to new heights of deliciousness, and help you skillfully master this sophisticated dish time and time again.
Explore different juicy steaks
While you can technically use any form of meat protein, for us, the best lobster surf and turf recipes are made with premium quality beef steak. However, there’s no strict rule on what type of steak you should use. Filet mignon, strip steaks, ribeye, T-bones, sirloin, and prime ribs all work wonderfully in surf and turf. Just choose which kind of cut you’re in the mood for.
Or, if you’re preparing for a big dinner party, you can cook a variety of steaks to make sure that all needs and preferences are accounted for. At Prime Gourmet, our steaks are sourced from the finest beef producers from across the globe, including as far as Australia, Japan, and New Zealand. For example, we are proud to offer Australian Black Angus ribeye, striploin, and filet mignon, and luxurious Australian Wagyu flank steak, striploin, and ribeye from Stockyard Beef, Australia’s most awarded beef brand.
Our A5 Japanese Wagyu ribeye and striploin from Saroma, Japan provide further tempting options, while our 100% New Zealand-raised, grass-fed striploin, whole ribeye, and tenderloin are all packed with flavour and sourced directly from Silver Fern Farms, one of New Zealand’s most ethical and reputable beef and lamb specialists.
Sample new varieties of fresh seafood
As mentioned above, you don’t have to stick to the formula of lobster surf and turf. While the tender, buttery texture of lobster goes beautifully with the juicy, meaty flavour of steak, we encourage you to swap the lobster for shrimp or other types of seafood, and personalise it to suit the preferences of yourself and those you are cooking for.
Succulent lobster
At Prime Gourmet, we offer an array of different lobster products that are perfect for all kinds of surf and turf recipes. An ultra-exclusive ingredient favoured by fine-dining restaurants across the world, our live blue lobsters are a rare and majestic type of shellfish that are worthy of the most important occasions. Plucked from the Atlantic Ocean and boasting a vibrant blue hue, your dinner guests will be blown away when they taste this incredible wonder of the sea.
Meanwhile, our frozen Canadian lobster tails and claws are delivered in handy portion sizes that are ideal for surf and turf platters. Easy to boil, steam, and grill, you can serve them up with steak and your choice of vegetables, potatoes and sides, or get creative and incorporate them into surf and turf-inspired sandwiches, salads, tacos, wraps, and more fun recipes.
Premium quality prawns
Prawns can be just as lavish and special as lobster, especially when you choose premium quality ingredients and cook them skillfully. At Prime Gourmet, we have searched the deepest depths of the oceans to bring you the finest prawns and shrimps from across the globe, and they all taste sensational when paired with delectable cuts of steak
Wild-caught in Spain, our jumbo Carabineros prawns are a delicate and exclusive ingredient, while our immaculate langoustine prawns are worthy of the world’s finest seafood restaurants. Like a smaller kind of lobster, langoustines are filled with delectable tasty flesh, and they can be cooked in all kinds of different ways.
Alternatively, our vibrant red Italian Gambero Rosso prawns are perfect for mixing into surf and turf-inspired paellas, jambalaya, and other rice dishes.
Delightful seafood
If you fancy mixing things up even further, we also offer so many other alternative seafood products that are sure to add extra interest and flavour to your surf and turf creations.
Sourced from some of the most famous fishing villages across the globe, our frozen Japanese scallops are ideal for pan searing, while our frozen Japanese crab cream croquettes simply need to be popped in the oven for a while before serving.
If you prefer the sweet taste of crab, we also have frozen king crab legs, while our frozen baby squids and octopus tentacles bring a Mediterranean twist to every dish. As you can see, we offer all the ingredients you need to create amazing surf and turf specialties for you and your loved ones.
To find out more about our vast catalogues of meats, seafood, and artisan products, please visit primegourmet.ae.