Description
A luxurious surf and turf dish featuring perfectly seared filet mignon, grilled shrimp, and a rich lobster sauce. Perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) filet mignon steaks
- 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup lobster stock (or fish stock)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush shrimp and steaks with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Grill steaks for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to desired doneness. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and keep warm.
- In a saucepan, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic, cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in white wine and lobster stock, bring to a simmer. Let reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and butter until melted and sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Plate the filet mignon and arranged grilled shrimp on top. Drizzle with lobster sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For extra decadence, add a splash of brandy to the sauce. Substitute lobster stock with clam juice if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American