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.
27 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
900 ml filet mignon (pork loin) - 2
3 shallots - 3
1 litre 200 ml Asparagus - 4
9 tablespoons olive oil - 5
3 knobs butter - 6
600 ml dry white wine - 7
600 ml 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 1 litre 200 ml 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 600 ml 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 | 180 RDI=70 % | 60 RDI=6 % | 400 RDI=60 % | 4,550 RDI=230 % | 19,060 RDI: 230 % |
| Per 100 g | 7 RDI=3 % | 2 RDI=0 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 190 RDI=10 % | 810 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=6 % | 5 RDI=0 % | 30 RDI=5 % | 380 RDI=20 % | 1,590 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 26.40 €
- Per person : 2.20 €
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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
Asparagus
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Filet mignon (pork loin)
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