Surf and Turf Dinner with Cheesy Mac & Greens 🧀 A delicious comfort plate featuring juicy steak and tender lobster paired with creamy cheesy macaroni and fresh greens. This hearty surf and turf dinner brings together rich, savory flavors with beautiful brown, green, yellow, and orange tones for a meal that feels both indulgent and satisfying. 😋

 

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 2–3

📝 Ingredients

For the Steak

2 ribeye or sirloin steaks

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp paprika

Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Lobster

2 lobster tails

2 tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp lemon juice

Pinch of paprika

For the Cheesy Mac

2 cups elbow macaroni

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp flour

2 cups milk

1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Salt & pepper to taste

For the Greens

1 cup steamed broccoli or green beans

1 tbsp butter

Pinch of salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Macaroni

Boil macaroni in salted water until tender. Drain and set

aside.

2️⃣ Make the Cheese Sauce

Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly add

milk while stirring. Cook until thickened and stir in

cheddar cheese until smooth. Add cooked macaroni and

mix well.

3️⃣ Cook the Steak

Season steak with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt,

and pepper. Grill or sear in a hot skillet 4–5 minutes per

side for medium doneness.

4️⃣ Prepare the Lobster

Melt butter in a skillet and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.

Add lobster meat and cook 3–4 minutes until tender.

Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with paprika.

5️⃣ Prepare the Greens

Steam broccoli or green beans until tender and toss with

butter and a pinch of salt.

6️⃣ Serve

Plate the juicy steak with buttery lobster, creamy cheesy

macaroni, and bright green vegetables for a complete

surf and turf feast.