Porterhouse Surf and Turf with Garlic-Lemon Caper Sauce By: Marge Perry and David Bonom
- 1 Hour 15 Minutes
- 2 Servings
- stove
- moderate

Surf, Turf and Love
Much like love, a properly conceived and executed Surf and Turf plate unites two very different creatures in one harmonious space. And, much like love, it is important to respect the individual characteristics in order to create a partnership that really works.
The only thing better than joining together a gorgeous, savory porterhouse steak and sweet, briny shrimp with a garlicky lemon caper sauce: Sharing the pleasure of it with someone special.
Ingredients
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Turf: Porterhouse steak
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Garlic-Lemon Caper Sauce
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Surf: Shrimp
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Directions
Turf: Porterhouse steak
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- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
11 minute -
- Rub the bottom of a large cast iron skillet with a little canola oil and heat over medium until very hot. Season the steak with the salt and pepper, add to the skillet and cook until lightly browned, 2 minutes per side.
25 minutes -
3. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake 8 minutes. Turn the steak over and bake until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of the steak registers 120°F, about another 8 minutes.
316 minutes -
4. Remove the pan from the oven, transfer the steak to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil and allow it to rest 5-10 minutes.
410 minutes
Garlic-Lemon Caper Sauce
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- While the steak is in the oven, make the sauce. Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
15 minutes -
2. Add the garlic, shallot and anchovy; cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic starts to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the lemon juice and capers; cook 30 seconds.
25 minutes -
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley, mustard, salt and pepper; keep warm.
32 minutes
Surf: Shrimp
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- While the steak rests make the shrimp. Melt the 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet over medium-high heat.
15 minutes -
2. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, add it to the skillet and cook until opaque and cooked through, 1 ½ – 2 minutes per side.
24 minutes -
3. To serve, arrange the steak and shrimp on a serving platter and top with the sauce.
34 minutes