Gourmet Lobster-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Gourmet Lobster-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin, a luxurious dish that features succulent lobster tails tucked within a juicy beef tenderloin. This opulent dish is bathed in a rich garlic-butter sauce and accompanied by a medley of sautéed shallots and mushrooms. Impress your foodie friends with this showstopper centerpiece perfect for special occasions.
6
Servings
N/A
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
lobster tails
2 (4-6 oz each)
beef tenderloin
2-3 lbs (untrimmed)
lemon pepper
1-2 teaspoons (for seasoning)
butter
1/2 cup (melted)
garlic
2 teaspoons (minced)
shallots
1/2 cup (minced)
mushrooms
2 cups (sliced or quartered)
dry red wine or Chardonnay
3/4 cup (for sauce)
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
In a small saucepan, combine the melted butter and minced garlic. Keep warm over low heat.
3
Cook the lobster tails in boiling, salted water for about 5 minutes until fully cooked.
4
Immediately drain and submerge the cooked tails in cold water to halt the cooking process.
5
Create a lengthwise slit in the beef tenderloin ensuring it's 1/2 inch away from the bottom. Open the tenderloin like a book.
6
Sprinkle the inside of the tenderloin with lemon pepper.
7
Carefully remove the lobster meat from the shells and discard the shells.
8
Lay the lobster tails down the center of the tenderloin, with the tails ending at opposite ends.
9
Drizzle approximately 2 tablespoons of the garlic-butter mixture over the lobster tails.
10
Gently wrap the beef around the lobster tails and secure with cooking twine at 1 1/2-inch intervals.
11
Place the stuffed tenderloin on a rack in a roasting pan and season the exterior with additional lemon pepper.
12
Roast the beef, uncovered, for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a meat thermometer reads 140°F (60°C) for rare or 150°F (65°C) for medium rare.
13
While the beef is roasting, sauté the shallots and mushrooms in the reserved garlic-butter mixture until golden brown.
14
Add the wine to the mushroom mixture and heat thoroughly, reducing slightly.
15
Once removed from the oven, cover the roast loosely with foil and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes before carving.
16
Slice the tenderloin into thick portions and serve with the reduced wine-butter sauce on the side.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gourmet Lobster-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin?
It is a luxurious dish featuring succulent lobster tails tucked inside a juicy beef tenderloin, served with a garlic-butter sauce, shallots, and mushrooms.
How many lobster tails are required for this recipe?
The recipe requires 2 lobster tails.
What is the recommended weight for each lobster tail?
Each lobster tail should be approximately 4-6 oz.
How much beef tenderloin should I use?
You will need 2-3 lbs of untrimmed beef tenderloin.
What is the oven preheat temperature?
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
How is the garlic-butter mixture prepared?
Combine 1/2 cup of melted butter and 2 teaspoons of minced garlic in a small saucepan and keep it warm over low heat.
How long do I boil the lobster tails?
Cook them in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes until they are fully cooked.
Why should the lobster be submerged in cold water after boiling?
Submerging the lobster in cold water immediately halts the cooking process.
How do I cut the beef tenderloin for stuffing?
Create a lengthwise slit in the beef tenderloin, ensuring it is 1/2 inch away from the bottom, and open it like a book.
What seasoning is used for the inside of the tenderloin?
Sprinkle the inside of the tenderloin with lemon pepper.
Do I include the lobster shells in the roast?
No, carefully remove the lobster meat from the shells and discard the shells before stuffing.
How do I arrange the lobster tails inside the beef?
Lay the lobster tails down the center of the tenderloin with the tails ending at opposite ends.
How much garlic-butter goes inside the beef?
Drizzle approximately 2 tablespoons of the garlic-butter mixture over the lobster tails before closing the beef.
How do I secure the stuffed beef tenderloin?
Gently wrap the beef around the lobster and secure it with cooking twine at 1 1/2-inch intervals.
What should I do before roasting the stuffed beef?
Place it on a rack in a roasting pan and season the exterior with additional lemon pepper.
How long does the beef need to roast?
Roast the beef uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
What is the target internal temperature for rare beef?
The meat thermometer should read 140°F (60°C) for rare.
What is the target internal temperature for medium-rare beef?
The meat thermometer should read 150°F (65°C) for medium-rare.
How are the shallots and mushrooms cooked?
Sauté 1/2 cup of minced shallots and 2 cups of sliced mushrooms in the reserved garlic-butter mixture until golden brown.
What type of wine is recommended for the sauce?
You can use 3/4 cup of dry red wine or Chardonnay.
When do I add the wine to the recipe?
Add the wine to the sautéed mushroom and shallot mixture while the beef is roasting.
Should the wine sauce be reduced?
Yes, heat the wine and mushroom mixture thoroughly to reduce it slightly.
How long should the roast rest after being removed from the oven?
Allow the roast to rest for about 5 minutes before carving.
Should the beef be covered while resting?
Yes, cover the roast loosely with foil during the resting period.
How should the tenderloin be sliced for serving?
Slice the tenderloin into thick portions.
How is the sauce served?
Serve the reduced wine-butter sauce on the side of the sliced tenderloin.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
What category does this recipe fall under?
This recipe is categorized under Lobster dishes.
What are some tags associated with this dish?
Tags include lobster, beef tenderloin, stuffed, gourmet, luxury, special occasion, dinner party, surf and turf, and fine dining.
Is the beef roasted covered or uncovered?
The beef is roasted uncovered.