Description
A luxurious surf-and-turf dish featuring tender filet mignon topped with juicy shrimp and finished with a silky lobster cream sauce — perfect for special occasions or an elegant dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 filet mignon steaks (6 oz each)
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup lobster stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season filet mignon generously with salt and pepper. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat.
- In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in lobster stock and reduce by half.
- Add cream, Parmesan, and lemon juice to the saucepan. Simmer until thickened, then keep warm.
- Add olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Sear filet mignon for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes until just pink.
- Plate filet mignon, top with shrimp, and spoon lobster cream sauce over the dish. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Pat steaks dry before searing for a perfect crust.
- Use a meat thermometer (130°F for medium-rare) for accuracy.
- Make the sauce ahead of time and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plated portion
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 265mg