Filet and Lobster Luxe: A Decadent Dinner Delight 數咽
Treat yourself tonight with a luxurious filet mignon paired with succulent shrimp in a creamy lobster-inspired sauce! Its a heavenly combination that will impress any dinner guest.
Ingredients:
– 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 2 filet mignon steaks 68 oz each
– 3 tbsp unsalted butter
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
– 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
– 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
– 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Start by preparing the filet mignon: Pat the steaks dry and season both sides generously with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, carefully add the seasoned filets and sear for 34 minutes on each side for medium-rare adjust the cooking time according to your desired doneness. Once done, remove the filets and let them rest on a plate, loosely covered with foil.
3. In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and cook them for 23 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.
4. For the lobster cream sauce, reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt. Sauté the minced garlic until its fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Next, stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper if using. Allow the mixture to simmer for 23 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Add the lemon juice and chopped parsley to the sauce, then gently fold in the cooked shrimp to coat them in the creamy mixture.
7. To serve, place the filet mignon on a plate and generously spoon the shrimp lobster cream sauce over the top. Garnish with additional parsley for an elegant touch.
Nutritional Information: Approximately 550 calories per serving; Protein: 40g.
Time: Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes.