Name: Shrimp Scampi topped Filet Mignon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces beef tenderloin ((2) 4 ounce filet mignon); 1 tablespoon olive oil (drizzled on); 1 tablespoon garlic, sea salt and black pepper seasoning (it comes in a grinder, use desired amount); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (substitute ghee or coconut oil for Whole30); 6 jumbo shrimp (defrosted, peeled, and deveined); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (substitute ghee or coconut oil for Whole30); 2 cloves garlic (minced); .17 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional - or substitute red pepper flakes); .5 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese (plus more to garnish if desired); Italian parsley or chives to garnish

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I am a huge fan of surf and turf meals. In fact, I had an amazing Shrimp Scampi topped Filet Mignon last week at Carrabba’s! I savored every bite and memorized each taste sensation so I could recreate this delicacy at home, which I have done multiple times this weeks trying to get it just right to share with you.

a cut filet mignon sitting on a gray plate topped with shrimp scampi

This Shrimp Scampi topped Filet Mignon is the perfect date night meal! I mean, who doesn’t need an easy steak and shrimp recipe that they can whip together like a pro?

shrimp topped filet sitting on a gray plate

The electronic vortex that surrounds my house has erased ALL of my step-by-step images, but not the final ones??? I have no idea what is happening around here, but I will be filling in the gaps with images from my Perfect Filet Mignon for Two and Shrimp Scampi Linguine posts. They may not match exactly, but they will be close enough. 🙂

How to make Shrimp Scampi topped Filet Mignon:

For the steak:

Pull your steaks out of the refrigerator and set them on the counter for 30 minutes to bring them up to room temperature.

Drizzle with olive oil and generously season both sides with sea salt/pepper/garlic seasoning.

Beef Tenderloin oil cookingwithcurls.com

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add one tablespoon of unsalted butter to the skillet, once melted add the steaks and sear to form a golden brown crust.

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Flip the steaks over and sear the other side, about 2 minutes per side. Flip the steaks over and place in the oven for 10 minutes* for medium-rare (125 degrees).

Remove from oven, place steaks on a plate, tent with foil, and set aside to rest.

For the Shrimp:

Melt ghee/butter/oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute until soft and aromatic.

Stir in the cayenne pepper or pepper flakes. Add the shrimp and toss to coat with the garlic butter.

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Cook until the shrimp start to turn pink in color. Add the lemon juice and Parmesan cheese, stir together. Omit Parmesan for Whole30 and Paleo – substitute Nutritional Yeast Flakes!!

Place each filet on a plate and top with three shrimp and drizzle the garlic butter over the top.

shrimp topped filet on a gray plate with a salad in a white bowl in the background

Garnish with chopped Italian parsley or chives, whichever you have in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes & Tips

My steaks were about 1.25-inch thick, and I cooked them for 10 minutes in the oven to guarantee that they would be Medium Rare.
It is a good idea to pull your steaks when they are 10 degrees UNDER your desired doneness, they continue to cook as they rest.
The cooking times listed are GUIDELINES, but should be a good starting point.
Error on the side of under cooked!
The thickness of the steaks determines the cooking time, not the weight. Feel free to use smaller steaks (less ounces) if desired.

COOKING TIMES FOR THE PERFECT FILET MIGNON:

Rare Medium Rare Medium Medium Well

(120 – 130) (130 – 140) (140 – 150) (150 – 160)

1-inch thick:

8 minutes 10 minutes 13 minutes 18 minutes

1.25-inch thick:

10 minutes 12 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes

1.75-inch thick:

12 minutes 14 minutes 18 minutes 22 minutes

2-inches thick:

13 minutes 15 minutes 19 minutes 23 minutes

More delicious steak recipes:

What to serve with steak and shrimp:

Simple Cauliflower Mash – for Keto
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Au Gratin Potatoes for Two
Sauteed Zucchini and Carrots – Whole 30 & Paleo
Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Whole 30 & Paleo
Crispy Baked Potatoes
Classic Rice Pilaf
Whole 30 Wedge Salad

This recipe is Keto/Low Carb friendly, in fact that is why I have gladly eaten it multiple times this week!! I was being lazy so I threw together a big Spring Mix Salad that I topped with Citrus Vinaigrette (I used lemon instead of orange) and Parmesan Crisps. I am addicted to these Parmesan Crisps, they are next on my list to recreate!!

Spring Mix Salad with citrus vinaigrette and parmesan crisps in a small white bowl

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Enjoy!!