Description
Filet mignon with shrimp and lobster cream sauce is a rich, elegant surf-and-turf dinner featuring tender steak and a velvety seafood sauce — perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
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2 filet mignon steaks (6–8 oz each)
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Salt & pepper
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp butter (divided)
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1 sprig rosemary or thyme (optional)
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6–8 large shrimp, peeled
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½ cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
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1 shallot, minced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ cup white wine or seafood stock
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¾ cup heavy cream
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½ tsp paprika or cayenne (optional)
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2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)
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1 tsp lemon juice
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Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Season filets and sear in oil and butter for 3–4 minutes per side. Rest.
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Sauté shrimp in butter until pink. Set aside.
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In same pan, cook shallot and garlic. Deglaze with wine.
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Stir in cream, paprika, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Simmer to thicken.
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Add lobster, lemon juice, and shrimp. Warm through.
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Plate steak, spoon sauce over top, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
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Rest steak 5–10 minutes before slicing.
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Use fresh or frozen seafood — thaw thoroughly before cooking.
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Pair with garlic mashed potatoes or crisp vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main
- Cuisine: American, Steakhouse-Inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: ~700 per serving