Name: Deep Fried Lobster Surf 'n' Turf with Corn Cake Short Stack and Roasted Red Pepper Syrup
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT1H40M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT2H5M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Four 6-ounce beef fillets; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Oil, for oiling grill grates; Corn Cakes, recipe follows; Fried Lobster, recipe follows; Roasted Red Pepper Syrup, recipe follows; Hollandaise Sauce, recipe follows; 4 cups corn flour; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1 pound butter, plus additional for buttering the griddle; 2 cups sugar; 3 large eggs; 2 1/2 cups milk; 2 cups fresh corn kernels, cut from the cobs; 1/2 cup cooked black beans; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 lobster tails, meat removed from shells and diced; 4 cups buttermilk; 4 cups cornmeal; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 1 tablespoon ground celery seed; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Oil, for frying; Two 12-ounce jars roasted red peppers; 3 cups light corn syrup; 1 cup sugar; Corncobs (from corn used in the Corn Cakes)

Directions

Special equipment:

cheesecloth and a deep-frying thermometer

Prepare a grill for cooking over medium-high heat and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Sprinkle the fillets with some salt and pepper. Lightly oil the grill grates, and grill the fillets until grill marks form, then transfer to the oven and cook to desired doneness, 5 to 7 minutes.
Place one fillet on each of 4 plates and place a stack of corn cakes next to each. Top with the Fried Lobster and drizzle with the Roasted Red Pepper Syrup and Hollandaise Sauce. Serve immediately.

Corn Cakes:

In a medium bowl, stir together the corn flour and baking powder; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, then the corn flour mixture, and finally the milk. Turn off the mixer and fold in the corn kernels, black beans and red pepper.
Heat a griddle over medium heat and butter the griddle. When the griddle is hot enough that a few droplets of water tossed at it sizzle immediately, ladle out the batter to make pancakes, and cook until small bubble holes start to appear across the surface. Flip and cook the underside. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Fried Lobster:

Place the lobster meat into the buttermilk and allow to sit. Meanwhile, stir together the cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, celery seed, garlic powder, onion powder and some salt and pepper.
Fill a large Dutch oven halfway with some oil and bring the oil to 350 degrees F. Remove the lobster from the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off, then dredge the lobster in the seasoned cornmeal. Fry the lobster until cooked through.

Roasted Red Pepper Syrup:

Place the red peppers in a blender and blend well. Add to a medium pot, along with the corn syrup, sugar and corncobs. Cook until the sugar is dissolved, then turn off the heat and let steep 10 more minutes. Dampen a large piece of cheesecloth with water and fold into quarters to make a large rectangle. Strain the syrup through the cheesecloth.

Hollandaise Sauce:

Blend the eggs together with the lemon juice, chipotles and hot sauce. While the blender is turned on, slowly add the butter in a thin stream until a thick creamy sauce forms. Season to taste with sea salt.