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Filet Mignon with Shrimp and Lobster Cream

  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Filet Mignon with Shrimp and Lobster Cream is an easy yet elegant surf-and-turf dish. Juicy, tender steak is topped with plump shrimp and lobster in a rich, creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for a special occasion or a fancy weeknight dinner, this recipe will make you feel like you’re dining in a five-star restaurant at home. Serve with asparagus or mashed potatoes for a complete, show-stopping meal!

Ingredients

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  • 4 filet mignon steaks (about 6 oz each)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup lobster meat, cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Season the filet mignon steaks with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove and let them rest.
  • In the same skillet, add butter and sauté shrimp until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Add garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and thyme.
  • Add lobster meat and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Return shrimp to the skillet and coat with the lobster cream sauce.
  • Spoon the shrimp and lobster cream sauce over the rested filet mignon steaks.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

  • For a complete meal, serve with mashed potatoes or sautéed asparagus.
  • Feel free to swap shrimp or lobster for scallops or crab if you prefer.
  • To reheat, gently warm the shrimp and lobster cream sauce over low heat. Avoid overcooking the filet mignon when reheating.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Searing and simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 filet mignon with shrimp and lobster cream
  • Calories: 650 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 48g
  • Saturated Fat: 24g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 290mg

Keywords: Filet Mignon with Shrimp and Lobster Cream, surf and turf recipe, elegant steak dinner, creamy seafood sauce

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