Filet mignon with asparagus
In this recipe, the filet mignon of pork is pan-fried and the pan deglazed with wine, then cream added with chunks of both green and white asparagus.
23 K 4/5 (6 reviews)
1 hour 2 min.
Easy
12 people
9 IngredientsLast modified on: July 11th 2021
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
4 cups filet mignon (pork loin) - 2
3 shallots - 3
5 cups Asparagus - 4
9 tablespoons olive oil - 5
3 knobs butter - 6
2 2⁄3 cups dry white wine - 7
2 2⁄3 cups liquid cream - 8
salt - 9
pepper
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 35 min.
All in all: 1 hour 2 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 8 min.
Stage 3 - 10 min.
Prepare 5 cups Asparagus (a mix of green and white varieties here).
Stage 4 - 8 min.
Cook in salted boiling water until just tender.
Stage 5 - 5 min.
Stage 6 - 10 min.
Stage 7 - 2 min.
Use the same pan, turned down to medium heat. Melt 3 knobs butter and when hot add the sliced shallot.
Salt and pepper, then fry for 1 or 2 minutes.
Salt and pepper, then fry for 1 or 2 minutes.
Stage 8 - 5 min.
Add 2 2⁄3 cups dry white wine and deglaze the pan thoroughly by scraping the bottom with a wooden spatula.
Leave to reduce by 3/4.
Leave to reduce by 3/4.
Stage 9 - 7 min.
Stage 10 - 2 min.
Add the pieces of filet mignon and asparagus, mix well, then check the seasoning. Leave to heat through for a further 2 or 3 minutes.
Stage 11
Serve plated.
You can accompany this with rice, pasta or potato purée.
You can accompany this with rice, pasta or potato purée.
Remarks
Of course, if you don't have both sorts of asparagus, either one will do just fine.
You can use a different cut of white meat instead of the filet mignon, such as veal or chicken.
You can use a different cut of white meat instead of the filet mignon, such as veal or chicken.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 200 RDI=80 % | 100 RDI=9 % | 580 RDI=90 % | 6,390 RDI=320 % | 26,740 RDI: 320 % |
| Per 100 g | 5 RDI=2 % | 2 RDI=0 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 180 RDI=9 % | 760 RDI: 9 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=6 % | 8 RDI=1 % | 50 RDI=7 % | 530 RDI=30 % | 2,230 RDI: 30 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 33.00 €
- Per person : 2.75 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Asparagus
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Filet mignon (pork loin)
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