His and Her Surf & Turf: Filet and Champagne Scallops
- 2 pieces Filet Mignon
- 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 10 whole Large Sea Scallops
- 2 cups Champagne
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 2 cloves Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Parsley, Minced
- Fresh Ground Pepper, to taste
- Heat grill to medium high heat.
- Its always a good idea to let your raw meat come back to room temperature before grilling.
- Youll achieve an accurate cooking temperature more effectively.
- So set your steaks on a plate on the counter.
- While the steaks are resting on the counter season with salt and pepper.
- Have hubby take the steaks out to the grill.
- Our steaks were very thick and we like them medium rare, so this step came before I started the scallops.
- I also wanted to leave enough time for the filets to rest, allowing the juice to redistribute.
- You may want to start the scallops before the steak if you have a thinner piece of meat or if like your steak well done.
- Cook the steaks for about 6 minutes per side, but add time if your steaks are really thick.
- When done, let them rest on a plate for about 5 minutes before cutting.
- In a heavy skillet heat oil over high heat.
- When oil begins to smoke add scallops.
- BE CAREFUL!
- I used long grilling tongs, these babies splatter and that oil is hot!!
- Sear each side of the scallops for one minute or until golden brown.
- Then add 1/2 cup of champagne and lower heat to medium.
- Simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Add lemon juice, garlic and remaining champagne.
- Bring to a boil and reduce by half.
- Add butter, parsley and season with pepper.
- Place scallops on a plate and smother with the pan sauce.
- By now your steaks should be ready and have had time to rest, so add them to the plate of scallops.
- ENJOY!
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filet mignon, olive oil, champagne, fresh squeezed lemon juice, garlic, butter, parsley, ground pepper
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/his-and-her-surf-turf-filet-and-champagne-scallops/ (may not work)