Today's Recipe 2/29/2012

Surf N Turf Dinner

 Original Recipe Yield: 2 servings

 Ingredients

 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion

 1 garlic clove, minced

 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

 1 tablespoon butter, divided

 2 tablespoons beef broth

 8 medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

 2 (6 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick

Directions

1. In a small skillet, saute the onion and garlic in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil and 1-1/2 teaspoons butter until tender. Add broth; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in parsley. Cut a pocket in each steak; place three shrimp in each pocket. Cover remaining shrimp and broth mixture; keep warm.

2. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook until meat reaches desired doneness (about 10-13 minutes for medium), turning once. Top with reserved shrimp and broth mixture.