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filet with shrimp and lobster cream sauce
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Filet with Shrimp and Lobster Cream Sauce

A 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.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Filet Mignon, Lobster, Shrimp
Servings: 2
Author: Team-Chow
Cost: $48

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.