Lobster Colorado

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 16

Lobster Colorado: A Delicious Surf and Turf Combination

by The Chefin Seafood and Beef

Prep

10 min

Cook

16 min

Ready In

26 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

732

Sugar

Fat

66g

Lobster Colorado is a combination of two classic dishes, filet mignon and lobster tail, that originated in Colorado. This surf-and-turf dish is easy to make, but it looks and tastes impressive, making it perfect for dinner parties or special occasions. The recipe features juicy filet mignon wrapped in crispy bacon and topped with tender lobster tail covered in butter. The resulting dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures that are sure to impress and satisfy your guests.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.	Season filet mignon generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3.	Wrap each filet mignon with a slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks.
4.	In a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1/4 cup of butter and sear the bacon-wrapped filets for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
5.	Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook for 6-8 minutes for medium-rare.
6.	Meanwhile, in a separate skillet over medium-high heat, melt the remaining 1/4 cup of butter and sauté the chopped lobster tail for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.
7.	Remove toothpicks from filets and serve topped with the sautéed lobster.

PROS

The combination of lobster and filet mignon creates a delicious surf-and-turf flavor explosion that is sure to impress.

It is a perfect meal for a special occasion or romantic dinner.

CONS

This recipe can be expensive due to the cost of lobster and filet mignon.

It takes some skill to cook the filet mignon to the desired temperature, and overcooking can ruin the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While lobster is high in cholesterol, it is also a good source of protein and contains omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to decreasing inflammation.
Beef tenderloin is a good source of iron, zinc, and vitamin B12, but it is high in calories and saturated fat.

	4 filet mignon ( beef tenderloin )
	salt and pepper to taste
	1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
	4 slices bacon
	1/2 cup butter , divided
	8 ounces lobster tail , cleaned and chopped