Description
Luxurious filet mignon with shrimp and lobster cream sauce brings gourmet ocean and land flavors together on one elegant plate. Succulent steak paired with rich seafood creates a memorable dining experience for passionate culinary enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 (6 oz) filet mignon steaks
- 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb lobster meat
Dairy and Sauce Components:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) white wine
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) shallots, finely chopped
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, for juice and zest
Instructions
- Remove filet mignon steaks from refrigerator and allow to reach room temperature for 30 minutes, patting dry with paper towels.
- Season steaks generously with salt and pepper on both sides, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until smoking point, approximately 450°F.
- Sear steaks for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, creating a rich golden-brown crust.
- Transfer steaks to a resting plate, covering loosely with aluminum foil to retain warmth.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic and shallots until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Deglaze pan with white wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add heavy cream and butter, stirring continuously until sauce begins to thicken, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate shrimp and lobster meat into the cream sauce, cooking until seafood is opaque and heated through, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the sauce and sprinkle lemon zest for brightness.
- Gently stir in chopped parsley for added freshness and color.
- Plate steaks and generously ladle seafood cream sauce over the top.
- Garnish with additional parsley and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Select high-quality, well-marbled filet mignon for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Pat steaks completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear without steaming.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for superior heat retention and consistent caramelization of the meat’s exterior.
- Allow steaks to rest after cooking to redistribute internal juices, preventing moisture loss when slicing.
- Adjust cooking time based on steak thickness and desired doneness, using a meat thermometer for precision.
- Choose fresh, high-quality seafood to elevate the cream sauce’s richness and overall dish complexity.
- Control sauce consistency by slowly reducing cream and monitoring heat to prevent separation.
- Substitute lactose-free cream for a dairy-sensitive version without compromising flavor profile.
- Consider adding red pepper flakes for a subtle heat kick in the cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 1045
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1080 mg
- Fat: 79 g
- Saturated Fat: 41 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 57 g
- Cholesterol: 270 mg