Description
Indulge in a classic surf and turf dinner featuring juicy filet mignon steaks paired with succulent shrimp, cooked to perfection and served with a flavorful herb butter.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filet Mignon:
- 2 filet mignon steaks (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Shrimp:
- 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
To Garnish:
- Lemon wedges
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Filet Mignon: Remove steaks from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Season with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet with olive oil, butter, garlic, thyme, and rosemary until desired doneness. Let rest.
- Cook the Shrimp: In the same skillet, cook shrimp with olive oil, butter, garlic, and seasonings until pink and opaque. Serve alongside the steaks.
Notes
- Enhance the meal with garlic herb butter or creamy mashed potatoes.
- Consider using lobster tails for a luxurious twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak + 4 shrimp
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
