Filet Mignon with Shrimp & Lobster Cream Sauce
This Filet Mignon with Shrimp and Lobster Cream Sauce is a luxurious surf-and-turf dish. Tender, juicy steak is topped with a rich, buttery cream sauce filled with shrimp and lobster—perfect for a special dinner or celebration. ✨
🥣 Ingredients
For the Filet Mignon
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2–4 filet mignon steaks (6–8 oz each)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons butter
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Salt and fresh black pepper, to taste
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2 cloves garlic, smashed
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
For the Shrimp & Lobster Cream Sauce
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½ cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
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½ cup medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup chicken broth
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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½ teaspoon paprika
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Steaks
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Pat the filet mignon dry with paper towels.
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Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
2️⃣ Sear the Filet Mignon
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the steaks and sear 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
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Add butter, garlic, and thyme, and spoon the melted butter over the steaks for extra flavor.
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Remove steaks and let them rest for 5 minutes.
3️⃣ Cook the Seafood
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In the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter.
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Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
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Add the shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until pink.
4️⃣ Make the Cream Sauce
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Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
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Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, paprika, and lemon juice.
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Add lobster meat and simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
5️⃣ Assemble the Dish
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Place the filet mignon on plates.
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Spoon the shrimp and lobster cream sauce over the steaks.
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with:
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Garlic mashed potatoes 🥔
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Roasted asparagus
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Buttery dinner rolls
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Steamed vegetables
⭐ Chef Tips
✔ Bring steaks to room temperature before cooking for even searing.
✔ For deeper flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce before the cream.
✔ Use fresh lobster if possible for the best taste.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
🥩 Gordon Ramsay–Style Filet Mignon
🦞 Steak with Lobster Cream Sauce (Restaurant Version)
🍽️ Luxury Surf & Turf Steakhouse Recipe.