Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 2 X 3 oz. beef tenderloin steaks
  • 4 to 6 garlic cloves (peeled)
  • Fresh rosemary sprig
  • Cooking fat
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 10 to 12 shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro (minced)
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instruction

  • In a bowl, combine the lime juice, garlic, olive oil, cilantro, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the marinade over the shrimp in a marinating container (glass or plastic; no metal) and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Bring the steak to near room temperature and season to taste.
  • Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Melt some cooking fat in the skillet; add some fresh rosemary sprigs and garlic cloves.
  • Cook the steak for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare, basting with the melted fat from the bottom of the pan.
  • Remove the steaks and let them rest for about 5 minutes.
  • Cook the shrimp in the same skillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Serve the steaks with shrimp and a nice salad.