Crab-Stuffed Filet Mignon with Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 1
Crab-Stuffed Filet Mignon with Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce - A decadent and flavorful steak dinner
in Main

Prep

25 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

CRAB STUFFING :
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced onion
1 teaspoon minced green onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced celery
1 teaspoon minced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons shrimp stock or water
1 can crab meat , drained
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
PEPPERCORN SAUCE
1 1/4 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 fluid ounce whiskey
1 cup heavy cream
STEAKS :
4 filet mignon steaks
4 slices bacon , cooked lightly
salt and cracked black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic , minced
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1 cup crimini mushrooms , sliced
1 fluid ounce whiskey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
826
Sugar
2g
Fat
63g
Crab-Stuffed Filet Mignon with Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce is an indulgent and flavorful steak dinner that is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two. The crab stuffing adds a delicious seafood flavor that complements the juicy and tender filet mignon. The whiskey peppercorn sauce is creamy and rich, with a slight kick of heat from the cracked black pepper. This dish is sure to impress your dinner guests or your partner.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced onion, green onion, garlic, celery, and green bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
3.Add shrimp stock or water, crab meat, bread crumbs, and Cajun seasoning to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat.
4.To prepare the steaks, wrap each filet mignon steak in a slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks. Season with salt and cracked black pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over high heat. Add minced garlic and shallot, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5.Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to brown.
6.Deglaze the skillet with whiskey, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
7.Stir in beef broth, cracked black pepper, and Dijon mustard. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
8.Transfer the crab stuffing to a shallow baking dish. Place the bacon-wrapped filets on top of the stuffing.
9.Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature of the steak reaches your desired doneness.
10.Serve the steaks topped with the whiskey peppercorn sauce.

PROS

This dish is incredibly flavorful and decadent, making it the perfect special occasion meal.

The combination of crab, bacon, and steak is sure to impress your guests.

CONS

This dish contains a significant amount of fat and calories due to the bacon and cream in the sauce.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, it does contain high-quality protein from the filet mignon and crab meat.
The black pepper in the sauce has been linked to aiding in digestion and reducing inflammation.

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