Description

A restaurant-quality surf and turf dish made easy at home—featuring tender pan-seared filet mignon, buttery garlic prawns, and creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a celebration, this one-pan recipe delivers elegance with minimal fuss. Impress your guests or treat yourself with this rich, satisfying, and beautifully plated meal that brings together land and sea in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

For the steak and prawns:

2 beef filet mignon steaks (about 6 oz each)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 jumbo prawns, peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

For the mashed potatoes:

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Season the beef filet mignon steaks with salt and pepper on both sides.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and sear for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Remove and let rest.

In the same skillet, lower the heat and add butter and garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds, then add the jumbo prawns.

Cook the prawns for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and opaque. Add lemon juice and chopped parsley. Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.

To serve, place a portion of mashed potatoes on each plate. Top with filet mignon and two prawns per serving. Spoon any remaining garlic butter sauce from the pan over the top.

Notes

Let steaks come to room temperature before cooking for even heat distribution.
Always use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
Baste steaks with butter, garlic, and herbs to enhance flavor.
Use fresh or high-quality frozen shrimp for best results.
Rest both the steak and shrimp before serving to allow flavors to settle.
Swap mashed potatoes for cauliflower mash for a low-carb option.
Use one pan to cook everything to save time and enhance flavor cohesion.
Finish with a drizzle of the pan sauce for extra richness and presentation.