# Seared Wagyu Lobster

## Description
An exquisite surf and turf masterpiece combining perfectly seared A5 Wagyu beef with butter-poached Maine lobster tails. This luxurious American dinner showcases advanced culinary techniques including precise temperature control, compound butter preparation, and sophisticated plating. The dish features a cognac-infused reduction sauce and is garnished with microgreens for an elegant presentation worthy of fine dining.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 680 per serving
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 105 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: hard
- Cuisine: American
- Health Score: 8.5/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 680
- Protein: 58g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fat: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free

## Ingredients (4 servings)
- 16 oz A5 Wagyu beef filet (4 portions, 4oz each, brought to room temperature)
- 4 pieces Maine lobster tails (6-8oz each, shells removed)
- 12 tbsp grass-fed butter (divided)
- 0.5 cups heavy cream (room temperature)
- 3 tbsp cognac (premium quality)
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme (plus extra for garnish)
- 4 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 piece shallot (finely diced)
- 0.75 cups bone broth (beef, reduced sodium)
- 2 tbsp fresh tarragon (chopped)
- 2 oz microgreens (for garnish)
- 2 tsp flaky sea salt (Maldon preferred)
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (high smoke point)

## Instructions
1. Prepare compound butter by mixing 6 tablespoons softened butter with minced garlic, chopped tarragon, and a pinch of salt. Roll in parchment paper and refrigerate.
2. Remove Wagyu from refrigerator 45 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature. Pat completely dry with paper towels.
3. Set up sous vide circulator to 135°F for lobster. Season lobster tails with salt and seal in vacuum bags with 2 tablespoons butter and thyme sprigs.
4. Sous vide lobster tails for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare sauce by sautéing shallots in 1 tablespoon butter until translucent.
5. Deglaze pan with cognac, carefully flambé, then add bone broth and reduce by half. Whisk in cream and reduce until sauce coats spoon.
6. Heat cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Season Wagyu with salt and pepper. Add avocado oil to pan.
7. Sear Wagyu for 90 seconds per side for medium-rare, basting with butter. Use thermometer to ensure 125°F internal temperature.
8. Rest Wagyu under foil tent. Remove lobster from bags, pat dry, and quickly sear in butter for color, 30 seconds per side.
9. Slice Wagyu against grain. Plate with lobster, drizzle sauce, top with compound butter slice and microgreens. Finish with sea salt.

## Allergen Information
Contains: shellfish, dairy

## Tags
surf and turf, wagyu beef, lobster, fine dining, special occasion, keto dinner, low carb, luxury

## Source
Recipe by: CalorieGram AI

## Machine-Readable Data

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### Nutrition Data (per serving)
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