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Scampi-Style Steak & Scallops with Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Scampi-Style Steak & Scallops with Roasted Asparagus

An elegant scampi-style surf-and-turf dinner featuring juicy seared steak and tender scallops bathed in a garlic butter lemon sauce, served alongside perfectly roasted asparagus for a restaurant-worthy meal at home.

Ingredients

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Steak & Scallops:

2 sirloin or ribeye steaks

1 lb sea scallops, patted dry

Salt and black pepper to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Zest of 1 lemon

Juice of 1 lemon

1/4 cup dry white wine

Fresh parsley, chopped

Roasted Asparagus:

1 lb asparagus, trimmed

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • 2. Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper and spread on a baking sheet.
  • 3. Roast asparagus for 12–15 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
  • 4. Season steaks and scallops with salt and pepper.
  • 5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • 6. Sear steaks for 3–5 minutes per side until desired doneness; remove and rest.
  • 7. In the same skillet, add scallops and sear 2–3 minutes per side until golden; remove.
  • 8. Reduce heat to medium and add butter and garlic to skillet.
  • 9. Stir in red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, and white wine.
  • 10. Simmer sauce for 1–2 minutes.
  • 11. Return scallops briefly to coat in sauce.
  • 12. Serve steak topped with scallops and scampi sauce alongside roasted asparagus.
  • 13. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Pat scallops dry to ensure a good sear.
  • Use a meat thermometer for perfectly cooked steak.
  • Serve with crusty bread to soak up the scampi sauce.

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Keywords: steak and scallops, scampi style steak, surf and turf dinner, garlic butter scallops