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Lobster and Tenderloin with Oyster Sauce, Ginger, and Scallions

Lobster and Tenderloin with Oyster Sauce, Ginger, and Scallions

Inspired by the classic American lobster-and-steak combo and the plentiful meat and seafood combinations in Asian cuisines, this dish brings together two velvety textures and a Cantonese sauce.

Martha Stewart Living, June 2007 http://www.marthastewart.com/315503/lobster-and-tenderloin-with-oyster-sauce
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  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • Coarse salt or sea salt
    • 2 lobsters (each about 1 1/4 pounds)
    • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 1/2 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
    • 1/3 cup oyster sauce
    • 3 tablespoons mirin
    • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish
    • 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
    • 4 beef tenderloin steaks (each about 5 ounces and 1 1/2 inches thick), tied
    • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
    • 3 tablespoons peanut oil
    • 8 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, cut into 2-inch pieces
    • 16 thin slices peeled fresh ginger (about 1 1/2 inches in diameter)
    • 8 garlic scapes (optional)
    • Steamed jasmine rice, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Prepare an ice-water bath. Fill a large stockpot 3/4 full with cold water. Bring to a boil. Add 1/4 cup salt. Plunge lobsters head first into water. Return to a boil, and cook 10 minutes. Using tongs, transfer lobsters to ice-water bath, and let cool 5 minutes. Place lobsters on a cutting board. Working with one lobster at a time, twist tail from joint where it meets body. Cut tail in half down center. Twist claws from body; discard body. Separate claws from knuckles. Crack knuckles, and remove meat. Grasp "thumb" of claw, and bend it back to snap it off. Crack claws, and remove meat.
  2. Whisk 1/4 cup soy sauce, the cornstarch, and water in a bowl. Add lobster pieces, and toss; set aside to marinate.
  3. Combine stock, remaining tablespoon soy sauce, the oyster sauce, mirin, lemon juice, chopped cilantro, and red-pepper flakes in a bowl.
  4. Season beef on all sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, leaving about 1 inch between each steak. Brown on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Add scallions, ginger, and garlic scapes if using. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring scallions, ginger, and garlic scapes occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into beef registers 125 degrees for medium-rare, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer steaks to a platter. Remove strings. Cover with parchment paper and then foil to keep warm.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Using a slotted spoon, add lobster pieces to sauce in skillet (reserve marinade). Cook, tossing gently, until warm, about 4 minutes. Transfer lobster to plate with beef.
  6. Add oyster-sauce mixture and reserved marinade to sauce in skillet, and raise heat to high. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Arrange beef and lobster on 4 plates. Pour sauce over top. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. Serve with rice if desired.

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