Jul 14 2026
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Mac & Cheese Surf & Turf Recipe

Inspired by Greens Bar & Grill
Time1h
Serves4

Mac and cheese with scallops, jumbo shrimp topped with tender steak cooked to your preferred temperature.

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Ingredients

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Mac & Cheese Base

Surf Ingredients

Steak

Method

Mac & Cheese Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a roux.

  3. 3

    Add Milk

    Slowly whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes).

  4. 4

    Incorporate Cheeses

    Reduce heat to low and add the cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Stir until completely melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

  5. 5

    Combine Pasta and Cheese Sauce

    Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated. Keep warm on low heat.

Surf Ingredients Preparation

  1. 6

    Sauté Scallops and Shrimp

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  2. 7

    Cook the Seafood

    Add scallops to the skillet and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside. Add jumbo shrimp to the same skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.

  3. 8

    Add Lemon Juice

    Squeeze lemon juice over the cooked seafood and toss gently. Set aside to keep warm.

Steak Preparation

  1. 9

    Season the Steak

    Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 10

    Cook the Steak

    In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned steak and cook to your preferred doneness (about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare).

  3. 11

    Rest the Steak

    Remove steak from skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

Assembly

  1. 12

    Combine Everything

    In a large serving dish, layer the mac & cheese, followed by the sautéed scallops and shrimp. Top with sliced steak.

  2. 13

    Serve

    Garnish with additional paprika or parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

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