Surf & Turf Delight 🍤🥩
A rich and elegant combo for serious flavor lovers!
📝 Ingredients:
2 lamb chops, Frenched and seasoned
1 skewer (5–6) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Cheesy Spinach Grits:
1 cup cooked grits
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup cooked spinach, chopped
1 tbsp butter
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Green Beans:
1 cup green beans, trimmed
1 tsp olive oil or butter
Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
Salt to taste
🍽️ Directions:
1️⃣ Sear the Lamb Chops:
Season lamb with salt, pepper, garlic powder.
Sear in a hot skillet with olive oil for ~3–4 mins per side. Let rest 5 minutes.
2️⃣ Grill the Shrimp Skewers:
Season shrimp with paprika, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of oil.
Grill or sear for ~2 mins per side until pink and juicy.
3️⃣ Make the Cheesy Grits:
Stir cheese, butter, spinach, salt, and pepper into warm cooked grits until creamy.
4️⃣ Sauté the Green Beans:
In a pan with olive oil or butter, sauté green beans for 5–6 mins. Add chili flakes for heat.
5️⃣ Assemble & Garnish:
Plate cheesy grits, top with shrimp skewer, lay lamb chops to the side, and finish with green beans. Sprinkle fresh parsley over everything.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: ~720 per serving | Protein: ~50g per serving