Surf and Turf

My local supermarket had Langoustine’s on special so I decided to get some.  They are sold in packs of 4 and, as they aren’t very big, I decided to make a Surf and Turf.  It was divine. 

Recipe and pictures by Amanzi Fundu

Ingredients:

Steak

4 x Langoustine’s

4 x Tablespoons Garlic Butter

Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Prepare the Langoustine’s by butterfly cutting them.

In a pan, heat the butter - ensure that it isn’t too hot or you will burn it.

Add the Langoustines and cook for about 6 mins turning occasionally.

Remove from heat and add the steak.

Cook for 2 mins on one side.

Turn and cook for a further 2 mins.

Garnish with lemon and parsley

Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

I cooked steak to accompany the Chimichurri sauce that I made.  I personally like my steak rare but please feel free to cook yours as you like it.

Ingredients:

Steak

2 x Tablespoons Garlic Butter

3 x Tablespoons Chimichurri Sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

In a pan, heat the butter.

Ensure that it isn’t too hot or you will burn it.

Add the steak.

Cook for 2 mins on one side.

Turn and cook for a further 2 mins.

You can get the Chimichurri recipe here.

Chimichurri Sauce

 

I have wanted to try Chimichurri sauce for a long time.  It originates from Argentina and is a good accompaniment to steak.  Coriander isn’t my favorite herb but the sauce was tasty and I’m really glad that I made it.

Original recipe by Closet Cooking

Adaptation and pictures by Amanzi Fundu

Ingredients:

3 x tablespoons olive oil

1 x red chilli, deseeded

1 x fat clove of garlic

1 x small handful of fresh flat leaf parsley

1 x small handful of fresh coriander

Juice of a lime

Salt and pepper

Method:

Finely chop the chilli,garlic and herbs.  Mix with the lime juice and olive oil.  Season and set aside for the flavours to meld.