Description
Luxurious filet mignon meets ocean treasures in this French-inspired culinary masterpiece. Succulent beef medallions nestled with tender seafood create an elegant dining experience that transports diners straight to coastal France.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 (6-ounces) filet mignon steaks
- 4 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 ounces lobster meat, chopped
Seasonings and Herbs:
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup finely chopped shallots
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Season the filet mignon steaks generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil, creating a hot cooking surface.
- Carefully place the seasoned steaks into the skillet, allowing them to sear and develop a rich, golden-brown crust, cooking approximately 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness.
- Transfer the cooked steaks to a warm plate and loosely tent with aluminum foil to retain heat and moisture.
- In the same skillet, sauté finely chopped shallots and minced garlic until they become translucent and fragrant, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Introduce the shrimp and lobster to the skillet, cooking them gently until they turn just opaque and remain tender, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan, using a wooden spoon to deglaze and lift the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add heavy cream and fresh thyme, allowing the mixture to simmer and gradually thicken, creating a luxurious sauce consistency.
- Remove the skillet from heat and incorporate cold butter, stirring until it melts completely and creates a silky, glossy finish.
- Plate the filet mignon steaks and generously ladle the decadent shrimp and lobster cream sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately to ensure optimal temperature and flavor profile.
Notes
- Master the art of perfectly seared filet mignon by seasoning generously with salt and pepper before cooking.
- Create a luxurious seafood cream sauce that transforms a classic steak into an elegant restaurant-quality dish right in your kitchen.
- Timing is crucial when preparing this dish – each component requires precise cooking to maintain optimal texture and flavor of the tender steak and delicate seafood.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 770
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 56g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 210mg