Surf and Turf Fried Rice (Shrimp and Steak)

Step 1

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring often until it just begins to turn pink.

Step 2

Remove steak from refrigerator and pat dry with paper towel. Salt liberally on all sides and let rest at room temperature for one hour to come to room temperature.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a well-seasoned wok or large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the pan.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, remaining butter, red chili flakes and parsley, continue to cook until the shrimp is fully pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Add lemon juice (optional).

Step 5

Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 6

Add onions to pan and sautée until softened and translucent. Add mushrooms and sautée until cooked. Remove onions and mushrooms into a small bowl and set aside.

Step 7

Serve steak and shrimp over fried rice and enjoy this indulgent feast!

Step 8

Place cast iron skillet on stove and heat up on medium before beginning to cook (roughly 5 minutes).

Step 9

Pour eggs into pan and scramble until just done. Remove into a small bowl and set aside.

Step 10

Add oil to pan, swirl to coat and turn to high heat.

Step 11

Wipe out pan with paper towel and heat remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil over high heat. Add scallions and any desired veggies and stir fry for one to two minutes. Add the onions, mushrooms and eggs back into the pan. Add chili, garlic, and ginger, stir fry for 1 minute more. Add soy sauce, sesame oil and rice and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 12

Season steak on all sides with freshly cracked black pepper and place steak down in pan.

Step 13

Taste and adjust seasoning with soy sauce, salt and pepper.

Step 14

Cook for 3 minutes. Flip steak.

Step 15

Add butter, minced garlic, thyme sprig and rosemary sprig to the pan. Baste the steaks with the melted butter for 3 minutes.

Step 16

Remove skillet from stove and place in preheated oven for 2 to 4 minutes, depending on desired doneness (3 minutes will yield a medium steak).

Step 17

Remove skillet from oven and place on stove. Cover and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes then slice