Description
Rich filet mignon with shrimp and lobster cream sauce elevates surf and turf to gourmet heights. Luxurious ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a restaurant-quality meal you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 filet mignon steaks
- 1/2 pound (8 ounces) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound (8 ounces) lobster meat, chopped
Dairy and Sauce Components:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet to medium-high heat and generously season the filet mignon with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
- Sear the steaks in butter or oil for 3-4 minutes per side, creating a golden-brown crust while maintaining desired internal temperature (rare, medium-rare, or medium).
- Transfer steaks to a resting plate, allowing juices to redistribute for approximately 5-7 minutes while maintaining warmth.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden, approximately 30-45 seconds.
- Add shrimp and lobster to the skillet, cooking until shrimp turn pink and seafood becomes opaque, typically 2-3 minutes.
- Remove seafood and set aside, preserving their delicate texture and preventing overcooking.
- Deglaze the skillet with white wine, scraping accumulated browned bits from the pan to enhance sauce depth and flavor.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring continuously and allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
- Reintroduce shrimp and lobster to the cream sauce, gently warming them through without additional cooking.
- Plate the rested filet mignon and generously ladle the seafood cream sauce over the steak.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant presentation and added herbaceous note.
- Serve immediately alongside complementary sides like roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, fresh seafood for the most flavorful and tender result, ensuring the lobster and shrimp are perfectly cooked without becoming rubbery.
- Control the cooking temperature precisely when searing the filet mignon to achieve the perfect medium-rare doneness, using a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Allow the steaks to rest after cooking to help redistribute the juices, keeping the meat incredibly tender and preventing loss of moisture during serving.
- Adjust the cream sauce’s consistency by simmering longer for a thicker texture or adding a splash of stock if it becomes too dense, creating a silky smooth finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg