Description
A luxurious and interactive appetizer combining creamy butter with seared steak and succulent seafood, beautifully garnished and served with toasted bread or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz sirloin steak or filet mignon
- 8 oz shrimp (shelled and deveined) or 2 lobster tails
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 fresh lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes, plus more for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Toasted baguette slices or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Bring the butter to room temperature to soften.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper and sear to desired doneness. Let rest and slice thinly.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook briefly, then add shrimp or lobster with lemon juice and a pinch of chili flakes. Cook until just done and remove from heat.
- Spread softened butter evenly on a wooden board or platter.
- Sprinkle the butter with smoked paprika, chopped parsley, chives, and a light pinch of salt.
- Arrange sliced steak and seafood over the butter.
- Garnish with lemon zest, extra chili flakes, and additional herbs.
- Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices or crackers.
Notes
- Use compound butter with roasted garlic or herbs for added depth of flavor.
- Swap the steak with grilled chicken or duck for variation.
- Blue cheese or shaved parmesan adds richness.
- Roasted cherry tomatoes or pickled onions provide a tangy contrast.
- Try Cajun or Asian marinades for the seafood for a global twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg