Herb Rubbed Surf and Turf with Loaded Mashed Potatoes

I was 32 when I started cooking; up until then, I just ate. - Julia Child

The other day while heading into a grocery store there was a chef grilling steak and shrimp. We had just finished lunch (never going to the grocery store on an empty stomach) so I was full which was the reason why I  almost skipped the display in which he was tempting everyone with the smell.  The Children asked to have a taste, and after several  "more please" and this is so "yummy", I took a taste too.  From that point, the hunt for all the ingredients for the Steak and Shrimp recipe began! 

I didn’t grill it like the recipe called for it to be done. Instead I did the recipe on the stove just like the chef did. It was such a huge hit!

Original Recipe:  (WHAT I DID is in BROWN)

Herb Rubbed surf and turf

2 (12oz boneless beef ribeye steaks   4 small boneless beef ribey steaks

4 shrimp sqewers ( it will have about 6 shrimps on it)  1 box of Shrimp with out tales

1 oz bag fresh thyme    ( I did this exactly)

2 Teaspoon seasoned pepper blend   2 Tablespoons pepper blend

Olive oil     (I used it)

2 Tablespoon parsley flakes    2 Tablesppons of Parsley

 1 ½ teaspoon garlic salt   2 Tablespoon of garlic

1.       Coat steak and shrimp by pressing rub (thyme, parsley, pepper blend and garlic salt) . Discard remaining rub that has been in contact with raw meat. Coat steaks and shrimp with cooking spray

2.       Place steak (only) on grill; grill 5 minutes.

3.       Turn steaks, place shrimp on grim. Cook 2 minutes; turn shrimp and cook 1-3 minutes or until steak (medium rare) and shrimp reach 145F.

I cooked the steak in a skillet in olive oil. When I got it to medium  I added the shrimp and cooked for several minutes. By this time the steak was at a nice Medium well and the Shrimp was cooked as well. The juices and the rub mixed together nicely.

Loaded mashed potatoes

1 (24oz) package refrigerated mash potatoes    I USED REAL Potatoes

¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese    ½ cup cheddar cheese (then I added more)

¼ cup sour cream  ½  cup of sour cream

1 tablespoon cooked bacon pieces  1/3  cup of bacon bits

 1 tablespoon pre-sliced green onions

1.       Combine all ingredients in microwave –safe bowl and cover

2.       Microwave on High 2 minutes, stir and heat 2 to 3 more minutes until hot.

I am a refrigerated mashed potatoe snob! Just gross in my opinion so I used real potatoes!!!  (And, don't try to trick me I know the difference!)   I just started with the above ingredients and added more until I got the desired taste I wanted. ;) Then, I added butter because butter is good on everything!