Filet with Shrimp and Lobster Cream Sauce
- October 15, 2023
- by
- Team-Chow
Get ready for a flavor explosion with this amazing filet mignon dish topped with a shrimp and lobster cream sauce!
This dish is a taste sensation like no other – it’s all about filet mignon with a killer shrimp and lobster cream sauce. This dish isn’t your average dinner; it’s a flavor-packed journey that’s perfect for those times when you want to take your taste buds on a thrill ride.
Imagine a juicy and tender filet mignon cooked to perfection, and then crowned with a sauce that’s the definition of indulgence. It’s a combo of shrimp and lobster that dances in a creamy, dreamy pool of goodness. This isn’t your everyday cooking; it’s a gourmet experience waiting to happen right in your own kitchen.
The best part? You don’t need to book a fancy restaurant to enjoy this – we’ll show you how to bring this mouthwatering masterpiece to life. So, grab your ingredients, and let’s embark on a culinary adventure that’ll have you savoring every bite!
Filet with Shrimp and Lobster Cream Sauce
Ingredients
Steak
- 2 filet mignon steaks 2 - 2 1/2 inches thick
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 2 garlic cloves
Shrimp & Lobster Sauce
- 2 medium lobster tails shell removed cut into 1 inch pieces
- ¾ pound large shrimp peeled, deveined
- Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup clam juice
- ⅓ cup dry white wine
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
Instructions
Steak
- Season steak with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. Once oil is hot, add steaks. After steak has cooked for 2 minutes, add butter, garlic cloves and thyme sprigs to skillet. After 3 more minutes, flip and cook an additional 4 minutes, or until preferred temp.
- Reduce heat to medium, and spoon butter over steak. Continue until desired temperature on an instant-read thermometer. (140-150 for medium)
- Let steak rest about 10 minutes before serving.
Shrimp & Lobster Cream Sauce
- In a bowl, lightly season shrimp with Old Bay seasoning.
- In a 10 inch skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Sear shrimp for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and sear for additional minute. Remove and set aside. Add 1 tbsp of butter, then add lobster. Sauté lobster, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add 6 tbsp of butter to skillet. When butter starts to melt, add white wine and clam juice. Let mixture come to a simmer. Slowly whisk in heavy cream and bring to simmer. Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sauce will reduce and thicken.
- Stir in shrimp and lobster and let simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Place lobster, then Shrimp on top of steak. Spoon sauce over top and garnish with parsley.
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