Description
This elegant Filet Mignon with Shrimp and Lobster Cream Sauce recipe combines tender, perfectly seared filet mignon steaks with succulent shrimp and lobster meat in a rich and creamy garlic sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for special occasions or a luxurious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Seafood
- 4 filet mignon steaks
- 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup lobster meat, chopped
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season and Cook Steaks: Season the filet mignon steaks generously with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the steaks for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until your preferred level of doneness is reached. Remove steaks from the skillet and set aside to rest, allowing the juices to redistribute.
- Sauté Garlic and Seafood: In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp along with the chopped lobster meat. Cook until the shrimp turns pink and opaque, approximately 3-4 minutes. Once cooked, set the seafood aside.
- Prepare the Cream Sauce: Pour the vegetable or chicken broth into the skillet to deglaze the pan, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom to add flavor. Add the heavy cream and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Return the cooked shrimp and lobster to the skillet to warm through in the sauce.
- Plate and Garnish: Place the rested filet mignon steaks on serving plates. Spoon the rich shrimp and lobster cream sauce generously over each steak. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately to enjoy the full flavors.
Notes
- Letting the steak rest after cooking ensures maximum juiciness.
- Use fresh seafood for the best flavor and texture.
- If you prefer, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially the salt since some broths are salty.
- For a lower-fat version, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but the sauce will be less rich.
