Tex's Surf & Turf Sarnie Recipe

Name: Tex's Surf & Turf Sarnie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 English muffin, large burger bun, or ciabatta; 100 grams thin-cut beef steak; 80 grams uncooked jumbo king prawns; 1 tbsp groundnut, rapeseed, or vegetable oil; 25 grams butter; 2 clove garlic (halved), or 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 1/2 tbsp ginger root (halved), or 2 tablespoons of ginger powder; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 cup diced cucumber; 3 cherry, or baby plum tomatoes, quartered)

Servings: persons

1 English muffin, large burger bun, or ciabatta
100 grams thin-cut beef steak
80 grams uncooked jumbo king prawns
1 tbsp groundnut, rapeseed, or vegetable oil
25 grams butter
2 clove garlic (halved), or 1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 1/2 tbsp ginger root (halved), or 2 tablespoons of ginger powder
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup diced cucumber
3 cherry, or baby plum tomatoes, quartered)

1
Prep the salad.
2
Slice enough lettuce for your sandwich, then tear into smaller shreds.
3
Quarter your tomatoes and chop the cucumber.
4
Don't mix the ingredients.
5
Remove your prawns and steak from the fridge and allow to sit for at least 5-10 minutes until they reach room temperature
6
Toast your bun on the inside
7
Drop the butter in to a saucepan with the garlic and ginger (no need to peel), cook on a low heat for 5-6 minutes.
8
Add prawns, lemon juice, salt, and just enough hot water to cover.
9
Poach the prawns for 3 minutes on a gentle simmer, then remove from the pan and allow to rest
10
While the prawns are cooking begin heating a skillet to smoking hot.
11
Pour in a tablespoon of oil.
12
Cook your thin steak for 1 minute each side (if using a thicker steak, cook for 2 minutes per side for medium rare).
13
Season in the pan
14
Keep your steak in a warm oven, while you finish cooking your prawns.
15
Turn the skillet down to low.
16
Toss in your prawns, and cook for a further minute per side.
17
Season while cooking
18
Build your sandwich by slicing the steak and arranging on the bottom of your bun.
19
Add a layer of lettuce and sprinkle with cucumber.
20
Drizzle with ranch dressing.
21
Arrange the prawns on top, then add another layer of lettuce and sprinkle with tomato.
22
Season and drizzle with thousand island dressing
23
Put the lid on and serve with chips or thin French fries
24
Dig in and enjoy

172

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 English muffin, large burger bun, or ciabatta, 100 grams thin-cut beef steak, 80 grams uncooked jumbo king prawns, 1 tbsp groundnut, rapeseed, or vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Tex's Surf & Turf Sarnie falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tex's Surf & Turf Sarnie

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Variations & substitutions

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