{"id":2178,"date":"2026-03-22T18:58:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T18:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esfriv.com\/?p=2178"},"modified":"2026-03-22T18:58:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T18:58:02","slug":"surf-turf-plate-with-creamy-mashed-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esfriv.com\/?p=2178","title":{"rendered":"Surf &amp; Turf Plate with Creamy Mashed Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&#x1f969;&#x1f364;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ultimate steakhouse dinner at home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x1f4dd; Ingredients :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Steak:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 filet mignon or ribeye steaks (juicy steakhouse favorite)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salt &amp; freshly cracked black pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 tsp garlic powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 tbsp olive oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 tbsp butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Garlic Butter Shrimp:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 lb large shrimp, peeled &amp; deveined (perfect surf and turf combo)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 tbsp butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 cloves garlic, minced (bold garlic butter flavor boost)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bd tsp paprika<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salt &amp; pepper to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled &amp; cubed (best creamy mashed potatoes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 tbsp butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bd cup warm heavy cream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salt to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Sides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 bunch asparagus (easy elegant dinner side)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 tbsp olive oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinch of salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 soft dinner rolls with butter (classic steakhouse touch)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x1f37d;&#xfe0f; ** How to Make It :**<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1&#xfe0f;&#x20e3; Season &amp; Sear the Steak:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 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