Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
surf-and-turf
noun
/sɜrf ənd tɜrf/
Definition
A dish that combines seafood and meat, typically featuring both steak and shellfish.
Examples
- They ordered a delicious surf-and-turf meal for their anniversary dinner.
- The restaurant’s specialty is surf-and-turf, featuring lobster and filet mignon.
- At the barbecue, we served surf-and-turf with grilled shrimp and ribeye steak.
Meaning
The term ‘surf-and-turf’ refers to a meal that brings together the flavors of the ocean and the land, combining elements from both seafood and meat dishes.
Synonyms
- land-and-sea
- steak and shellfish
- meat and seafood
