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Recipe Title:
Surf and Turf
Pairing:
Pinot Grigio
Category:
Main Course
Submitted By:
Richard .
Location:
New York, NY
Date Added:
June 07, 2010
Votes:
225
Comments:
22

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  1. Jay — Thu, June 17, 2010 @ 6:37 AM
    for an amateur cook, I thought Richard explained the preparation and cooking of the meal brilliantly.
    Congratulations!
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  2. JEN THOMAS — Thu, June 17, 2010 @ 10:09 AM
    AWESOME video. Paula Deen eat your heart out!!
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  3. Jeff — Thu, June 17, 2010 @ 10:11 PM
    Great video. Awesome!
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  4. stan — Fri, June 18, 2010 @ 8:30 AM
    .......made me hungry......
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  5. Debbie — Fri, June 18, 2010 @ 9:09 AM
    Yummmm. I'm hungry!
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  6. Burchie — Fri, June 18, 2010 @ 3:21 PM
    I usually don't care for the surf & turf combination but this looks so fabulous. Wow. can't wait to try it.
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  7. William Pinkney — Fri, June 18, 2010 @ 4:45 PM
    Can't wait to try this one.
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  8. BobK — Fri, June 18, 2010 @ 7:21 PM
    Looks good enough to eat. When are you serving. Good luck.
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  9. Kate — Fri, June 18, 2010 @ 9:20 PM
    I wish I was there!
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  10. Bradford — Sat, June 19, 2010 @ 5:22 PM
    Sounds absolutely great.
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  11. GINNY — Mon, June 21, 2010 @ 4:01 PM
    THE PERSON IN THE VIDEO HAS THE PERFECT VOICE FOR FOOD. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE MORE OF HIM ON THE FOOD NETWORK.
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  12. Teddy — Thu, June 24, 2010 @ 6:45 AM
    What a Pro. I'll have to try this recipe
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  13. lou — Sun, June 27, 2010 @ 12:35 PM
    Wicked! Made me water at the mouth. Lush, lush, lush. Well done!!!
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  14. Carol — Sat, July 03, 2010 @ 9:08 AM
    I could almost taste this meal! Sounds wonderful, can't wait to try it~♥
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  15. Ron Tabella — Sat, July 03, 2010 @ 12:26 PM
    Video is Perfect! As good as Emeril. Great recipe, well presented.
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  16. Josepi — Mon, July 05, 2010 @ 2:20 PM
    The good life doesn't get much better than Surf & Turf & Santa Margherita. Viva Ricardo
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  17. Sandra and Butch — Tue, July 06, 2010 @ 12:57 PM
    Great job. We wanted to sit down at the table and share with Ricky.
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  18. Richard — Wed, July 07, 2010 @ 8:46 AM
    Great presentation; great-looking food.
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  19. Robert — Thu, July 08, 2010 @ 8:09 AM
    Sounds great...definitely will be trying it. Good presentation.
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  20. Joe Hurley — Fri, July 09, 2010 @ 9:30 AM
    Rick, you're looking like a magician in the kitchen.
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  21. Lawrence — Tue, July 13, 2010 @ 12:53 AM
    Absolutely fabulous; I mean, really.
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  22. Rachael — Thu, November 11, 2010 @ 10:56 PM
    Gooo Joe!
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Surf and Turf

Paired with Pinot Grigio

Description:

Porterhouse Steak with Gorgonzola Sauce
Served with Santa Margherita Chianti

Ingredients:

  1. 2 - 1 lb. pieces of Porter House Steaks
  2. 1 - 2 lbs of fresh Salmon Filet
  3. Dry rub for steak
  4. (to taste)
  5. salt
  6. pepper
  7. paprika
  8. onion powder
  9. garlic powder
  10. Gorgonzola sauce
  11. 2 table spoons of butter
  12. prosciutto to taste (1/4 cup)
  13. 1/4 cup of onions
  14. mixture of garlic and herb paste
  15. 1/2 cup of portable mushrooms
  16. 1/4 cup of brandy or cognac
  1. 2 tablespoons of whole grain mustard
  2. 1/4 cup of heavy cream
  3. 1/4 cup of gorgonzola cheese
  4. 1/4 cup of chicken stock
  5. 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
  6. 1/2 teaspoon of hot sauce
  7. Dill sour cream sauce
  8. butter
  9. sauteed onions and garlic mushroom
  10. mustard
  11. brandy
  12. cream
  13. worcester
  14. hot sauce
  15. chicken stock
  16. crumbled blue cheese

Directions:

Gorgonzola sauce
Melt butter , saute proguto, then onions until they wilt
add garlic and herb paste, and mushrooms until soft.
Take pan away from flame and add brandy. Mix the
ingredients until gorgonzola has blended into the sauce.
Place in bowl.

Grill Steaks
Oil pan
sear steaks for 21/2 - 3 minutes per side. Allow to rest for 3-5 minutes.
Serve with gorgonzola sauce on top to taste

Grilled Salmon
Oil pan
Grill filet skin side down and then turn over (4-6 minutes total - to taste)

Dill sour cream sauce
Mix ingredients
1/2 cup of sour cream
1/4 cup of scallions
2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup of capers
2 tablespoons of fresh dill

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