Gourmet Filet Mignon with Shrimp and Lobster Sauce
Gourmet Filet Mignon with Shrimp and Lobster Sauce is a luxurious dish that elevates any dinner into a memorable occasion. This recipe features tender filet mignon topped with a rich, creamy sauce made from succulent shrimp and lobster. Effortlessly impress your guests or treat yourself to an indulgent meal that encapsulates the essence of fine dining right in your home kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 (6 oz) filet mignon
- 1 cup large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup lobster meat, fresh or frozen
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping garlic and shallots.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season filet mignon generously with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and sear the filet for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter and shrimp; cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add remaining butter along with minced garlic and shallots to the skillet; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream, add lobster meat, and let simmer on low heat for five minutes until thickened.
- Return filet mignon to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and cook together on low heat for an additional minute.
- Serve immediately on plates drizzled with extra sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 740
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 58g
- Saturated Fat: 36g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 175mg