Description
Indulge in a luxurious dining experience with this Filet Mignon with Shrimp and Lobster Cream Sauce recipe. Perfectly seared filet mignon topped with a decadent lobster cream sauce featuring succulent shrimp, creating a surf and turf masterpiece.
Ingredients
Filet Mignon:
- 4 filet mignon steaks (6 oz each)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Shrimp and Lobster Cream Sauce:
- 8 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup lobster meat (cooked and chopped)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the Filet Mignon: Generously season the filet mignon steaks with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the Steaks: Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks for 3–4 minutes per side until desired doneness. Remove and rest.
- Cook the Shrimp: In the same skillet, sauté shrimp until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Add butter to the skillet, then garlic. Stir in heavy cream, white wine, and lemon juice. Simmer, then add lobster meat and Parmesan cheese until sauce thickens.
- Finish and Serve: Return shrimp to the skillet, heat through. Plate the steaks, spoon the shrimp and lobster cream sauce over, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a touch of brandy to the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or asparagus.
- Be careful not to overcook the seafood.
