Surf and Turf (Steak and Prawns)

• 2 pieces Beef sirloin steak, about 2.5 cm thick
• 1 tsp Fine sea salt
• ½ tsp Black pepper
• ½ tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 50 g Unsalted butter
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 250 g Prawns, raw, peeled and deveined
• 1 medium Lemon
• 10 g Fresh parsley

1. Pat the steaks dry, then season all over with the fine sea salt, black pepper and smoked paprika. Finely chop the garlic and parsley, and cut the lemon in half.
2. Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat until very hot, then add the olive oil. Sear the steaks for 2 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness and how you like them, until well browned. Transfer to a warm plate to rest.
3. Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the same pan. Once foaming, stir in the garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant, keeping it pale. Add the prawns and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, tossing, until pink and just cooked through.
4. Squeeze in the juice from half the lemon and stir in the parsley, scraping up any browned bits to make a glossy pan sauce. Taste and adjust with a little more fine sea salt and black pepper if needed. Serve the steaks with the prawns on top and spoon the pan juices over, with the remaining lemon half for squeezing at the table.

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