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How to Make Crab-Stuffed Filet Mignon with Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crab-Stuffed Filet Mignon with Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce is a luxurious and indulgent dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner at home. This recipe combines the tender and flavorful filet mignon with a decadent crab stuffing and a rich, savory whiskey peppercorn sauce.

The combination of juicy filet mignon, succulent crab, and a bold whiskey peppercorn sauce creates a symphony of flavors that will impress even the most discerning palates. This dish is sure to be...

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Ingredients

  • 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 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained
  • 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 ¼ cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 fluid ounce whiskey
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 (6 ounce) 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Make Crab Stuffing: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet. Saute onion, green onion, garlic, celery, and green pepper until tender. Stir in shrimp stock, crab meat, bread crumbs, and Cajun seasoning. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Prepare Peppercorn Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine beef broth and cracked black pepper. Simmer until reduced to 1 cup, stirring frequently. Add 1 ounce whiskey and cream. Continue simmering until reduced to 1 cup. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Prepare Steaks: Slice a pocket into the side of each steak, and stuff generously with crab stuffing. Wrap bacon around the side, and secure with toothpicks. Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and shallot for 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms, and saute until tender. Remove mushroom mixture, and set aside.
  • Place steaks in skillet, and cook to desired doneness. Remove from skillet, and keep warm. Deglaze skillet with 1 ounce whiskey. Reduce heat, and stir in peppercorn sauce and Dijon mustard. Add mushroom mixture, and reduce sauce until thickened. Remove toothpicks and bacon from steaks, and arrange steaks on a plate. Top with sauce.

    • Nutrition

    748 cal.

    • Total Fat: 57g
    • Saturated Fat: 25g
    • Cholesterol: 215mg
    • Sodium: 1175mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 109mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 706mg

    Categories

    Crab recipes
    Filet mignon recipes
    Main recipes
    Seafood recipes