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pan fried filet mignon

Peppercorn Crusted Filet Mignon with Sea Scallop Filling

The Starving Chef
Juicy filet mignon, coated in a flavorful peppercorn crust, stuffed with a creamy blend of sea scallops, bacon, and cream cheese. This surf 'n' turf delight is perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself to a gourmet dinner experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Fancy Food, Meat
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 32 oz filet mignon steaks room temperature
  • 6 sea scallops
  • 3 slices bacon
  • 2 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Start by cooking the bacon until crispy. When it's about halfway done, add the sea scallops to the pan and cook them in the bacon grease for about 1-2 minutes per side.
  • Use a pepper grinder to grind up peppercorns and sea salt onto the tops and sides of your filet mignon. Let the steaks come to room temperature.
  • Remove the bacon from the pan and pat it dry with a paper towel to remove any excess grease. Take the scallops out of the pan, pat them dry, and chop them finely.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, chopped scallops, bacon, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and the egg. The scallops may start to fall apart or shred, so only mix until combined and leave it chunky.
  • Cut a horizontal slice into the side of each steak and use a spoon to stuff as much filling as you can inside. If desired, you can use cooking twine to secure the steaks.
  • Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the stuffed steaks and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for a rare steak, or 6-8 minutes per side for medium to well-done, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
  • Allow the steaks to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve them alongside potatoes, salad, and some surf 'n' turf shrimp bites as an appetizer. Enjoy!
Keyword filet mignon, scallops, steak
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