Garlic Prawns, Steak & Grilled Chicken Recipe
The most protein you can put on a plate without a permit. Grilled steak, grilled chicken & mexican prawns made fresh for you. Our Surf & Turf & Turf dinner plate is served with salad, rice, refried beans*, guacamole and sour cream, salsa, and tortillas: Flour, Wheat, Spinach or Corn. *If refried beans are unavailable, black beans will be provided.
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Ingredients
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Seafood - Mexican Garlic Prawns
Steak - Grilled
Grilled Chicken
Sides & Accompaniments
Method
Seafood - Mexican Garlic Prawns
- 1
Prepare Prawns
Pat prawns dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
- 2
Make Garlic-Spice Base
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter. When butter melts and starts to foam, add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- 3
Cook Prawns
Add prawns in a single layer to the hot skillet. Sprinkle 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin and 1/4 tsp chili flakes over prawns. Cook 2 minutes without moving, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until prawns turn pink and opaque and internal temperature reaches 120–130°F (49–54°C).
- 4
Finish
Remove skillet from heat. Stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust salt (add up to remaining 1/2 tsp kosher salt if needed). Keep warm for plating.
Steak - Grilled
- 5
- 6
Season Steak
Rub steak with 1 tbsp olive oil. Season both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, pressing seasoning into the meat.
- 7
- 8
Rest and Finish
Transfer steak to a cutting board and top with 1 tbsp butter. Tent loosely with foil and rest 5–7 minutes. Slice against the grain just before serving.
Grilled Chicken
- 9
Prepare Chicken
If breasts are thick, butterfly or pound to even thickness (about 1/2 inch). Pat dry.
- 10
Season Chicken
Brush chicken with 1 tbsp olive oil. Mix 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 3/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper and rub evenly over both sides.
- 11
Grill Chicken
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high (400–425°F / 200–220°C). Grill chicken 4–6 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and juices run clear.
- 12
Rest
Remove chicken and let rest 3–5 minutes. Slice into strips and serve with lime wedges.
Sides & Assembly
- 13
Warm Sides
Warm cooked rice and refried beans (or black beans) in microwave or on stove until hot. Heat tortillas briefly on the grill or in a dry skillet (30–60 seconds per side) wrapped in a towel to keep warm.
- 14
Plate Salad & Condiments
Arrange 2 cups mixed salad on the plate. Spoon 1/2 cup guacamole, 1/4 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup salsa into small ramekins or on the plate. Place warmed rice (about 1 cup) and 1 cup refried beans beside the proteins.
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Serve
Garnish prawns and steak with extra chopped cilantro and serve with 4 warm tortillas (choice of flour, wheat, spinach or corn) and lime wedges. Offer additional salsa, guacamole and sour cream to taste.