Surf and Turf for V-day

I freely admit I think Valentine's Day is a foolish holiday. 

Countless commercials about diamonds, candy, cards etc are unleashed every February to prepare us for all the proper ways we are to express our love... eefffff that. 

Flowers die in a week, candy makes you fat and cards are wasteful. Why not doing something more meaningful?

We ended making a fantastic dinner (mostly because I injured a back muscle and couldn't go to my gym class) that would have easily cost us $100 if we had gone out for it.

Surf and Turf for Two

We already have a post on how to make the steak, so I'll just skip to the lobster and green beans.

Super simple...

Lobster was frozen so we thawed it in the fridge all day. Ian cut up a line up the back, pulled the meat out, and placed it back on top of the shell. I mixed together ghee (clarified butter), powdered garlic (1/2 tsp), paprika (1/2 tsp) and white pepper (to taste) and smothered the meat in it.

 Tails were broiled for 10 minutes (or until white and shell is bright red)

Green beans were sauteed start in oil, covered with a lid for a few minutes to steam, and then finished with a sprinkle of chili flakes to give a spicy end note.

Add it together with some roasted potatoes and white wine and you have a five star meal that was absolutely decadent. We haven't done lobster before, but will definitely give it another go if it always tastes this amazing.