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Filet with Creamy Lobster-Spinach Sauce and Cheddar Grits

Surf 'n turf with a unique twist
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Filet Mignon
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Omaha Steaks

Ingredients

Cheddar Grits

  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup yellow grits
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Creamy Lobster-Spinach Sauce

  • 2 Omaha Steaks Cold Water Lobster Tails shelled and large diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, firmly packed
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Filet Mignon

Instructions

Cheddar Grits

  • In a medium-sized sauce pot, add chicken stock, salt, white pepper, and garlic powder and bring to a boil.
  • Whisk in yellow grits, reduce to low heat, cover with lid, and simmer 6 to 8 minutes, until grits are tender.
  • Whisk in heavy cream and cheese and continue to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until grits are creamy and cheesy; season to taste with salt and pepper.

Creamy Lobster-Spinach Sauce

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, add olive oil, onion, and garlic and sauté for 40 seconds on medium heat, then add spinach and seasonings and sauté 1 minute.
  • Add heavy cream and bring to a boil, reduce back to medium heat, and simmer for 6 minutes, until slightly reduced and thickened to sauce-like consistency.
  • Add lobster meat to cream and simmer for an additional 90 seconds to 2 minutes, until lobster is cooked through and plump; add parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Filet Mignon

  • Thaw filet mignons in the refrigerator overnight, then pat dry with paper towel on all sides, season with salt, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme for each filet, then bring to room temperature on counter for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Bring a cast-iron pan to high heat and add grapeseed oil.
  • Place filets in pan and cook 3 minutes on one side until browned and nicely seared. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to pan.
  • Flip filets and butter baste for about 20 seconds. Continue to cook filets for about another 3 to 4 more minutes for medium-rare doneness (for different doneness, refer to the Omaha Steaks cooking chart).
  • Let steaks rest for 6 to 8 minutes.

Plating

  • Place cheese grits on plate first, top with filet, then finish with creamy lobster-spinach sauce.