Description
A luxurious and indulgent surf and turf dish featuring tender filet mignon steaks paired with succulent shrimp and lobster, all smothered in a rich and creamy lobster cream sauce infused with fresh thyme and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
Steaks
- 4 (6-ounce) filet mignon steaks
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 ounces lobster meat, chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Season and Sear Steaks: Season the filet mignon steaks generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the steaks and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove from the skillet, transfer to a plate, and cover to keep warm.
- Sauté Aromatics and Seafood: Using the same skillet, add the finely chopped shallots and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and chopped lobster meat to the skillet and cook until the seafood turns opaque, indicating it’s cooked through.
- Prepare the Sauce Base: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen any browned bits for extra flavor. Stir in the heavy cream and fresh thyme leaves. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 3-4 minutes to thicken and develop flavor.
- Finish the Sauce: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the unsalted butter until melted and the sauce achieves a velvety texture and rich gloss.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy lobster and shrimp sauce generously over the rested filet mignon steaks. Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect combination of flavors and textures.
Notes
- For best results, let the filet mignon rest after cooking to retain juices.
- Use fresh seafood when possible for optimal flavor in the sauce.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, simmer a few extra minutes before removing from heat.
- Can be served with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
