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Filet Mignon with Shrimp and Lobster Cream Sauce

Indulge in a luxurious dining experience at home with this exquisite filet mignon paired with a rich shrimp and lobster cream sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 800
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filet Mignon
  • 2 pieces filet mignon steaks (about 6 oz each)
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
For the Shrimp and Lobster Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup cooked lobster meat, chopped Feel free to snag some from your favorite seafood counter!
  • ½ cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped For garnish
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Let the filet mignon steaks come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Searing the Steaks
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the steaks and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  3. Add the butter during the last minute of cooking and spoon the melted butter over the steaks.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a separate saucepan, heat a little olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for about 3-5 minutes until it starts to thicken.
  3. Stir in the lobster meat, shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Taste the sauce for seasoning.
Finishing Up
  1. Once the sauce has thickened, add the parsley and remove from heat.
Serving
  1. Plate the filet mignon and drizzle the shrimp and lobster cream sauce over the top.

Notes

For extra tender steaks, consider marinating your filet for a few hours with a little olive oil and herbs beforehand. This dish pairs wonderfully with garlic mashed potatoes or a crisp green salad.