Filet Mignon with Shrimp and Lobster Cream Sauce
A luxurious dish featuring tender filet mignon topped with a rich shrimp and lobster cream sauce, perfect for special occasions.
Equipment
- skillet
- meat thermometer
- cutting board
- knife
- Serving Plates
Ingredients
Filet Mignon
- 2 steaks Filet mignon About 6 oz each, tender cut of beef.
- to taste Salt For seasoning.
- to taste Pepper For seasoning.
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For cooking the steak.
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter For basting the steak.
Shrimp and Lobster Cream Sauce
- 1 cup Cooked shrimp Peeled and deveined.
- 1 cup Lobster meat Cooked and chopped.
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil For cooking the sauce.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream For the sauce.
- 1/2 cup Chicken or seafood broth For the sauce.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice For flavoring the sauce.
- to taste Salt For seasoning the sauce.
- to taste Pepper For seasoning the sauce.
- to taste Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish.
Instructions
- Pat the filet mignon steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken or seafood broth. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Add the cooked shrimp and lobster meat to the sauce. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- In another skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned filet mignon steaks and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- During the last minute of cooking, add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the skillet and baste the steaks with the melted butter.
- Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 5-10 minutes.
- To serve, place the rested filet mignon on a plate and generously spoon the shrimp and lobster cream sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
This dish is perfect for special occasions and can be paired with various side dishes like garlic mashed potatoes or asparagus.