Date Night Surf and Turf – Dinner for 2 Phase 1 Ideal Protein Protocol
Ingredients
Vegetables 1 head broccoli, cut into florets 1 red bell pepper, cored and cut into strips. Splash of vinegar and soy sauce.
Steak House Spice Blend ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper ¼ tsp onion powder ¼ tsp paprika ⅛ tsp ground coriander ⅛ tsp garlic powder
Protein 2, 3-4 oz tenderloin steaks 1 portion, large scallops, side muscle removed and rinsed of any silt or sand, OR large prawns, 1 ½ tsp olive oil 2 lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Place water at the bottom of a steam basket and place steamer on top.
Turn up heat to bring water up to a simmer. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat for at least 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, pat tenderloin and scallops dry. Season with steak house spice blend. Swirl in olive oil into the skillet and sear tenderloin and scallops (or prawns). Sear scallops for 2-3 minutes per side. Sear steak for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from pan. Tent with foil.
When water comes to a simmer, add broccoli to the steamer basket. Steam until bright green and stems are tender, about 5 minutes. Add pepper strips and steam for 30 seconds. Remove to a bowl and toss with a splash of vinegar and soy sauce.
Serve steak with scallops, lemon wedge and vegetables on two plates. Enjoy this Phase 1 meal for the Ideal Protein Protocol.
If you are on Phase 2 or 3 – you can add a side of rice or potatoes with a little more oil to get your carbs and fat macros.
