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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.

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Last modified on: July 11^th 2021

Keywords for this recipe:Asparagus Filet mignon Shallot White wine Cream

For 4 people, you will need:

1 300 g filet mignon (pork loin)
2 1 shallot
3 400 g asparagus
4 3 tablespoons olive oil
5 1 knob butter
6 200 ml dry white wine
7 200 ml liquid cream
8 salt
9 pepper
Total weight: 1,180 grams

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Step by step recipe

Stage 1 - 8 min.

Filet mignon with asparagus : Photo of step #1

Cut 300 g filet mignon (pork loin) into small pieces.

Set aside.

Stage 2 - 5 min.

Filet mignon with asparagus : Photo of step #2

Prepare and slice 1 shallot.

Set aside.

Stage 3 - 10 min.

Filet mignon with asparagus : Photo of step #3

Prepare 400 g asparagus (a mix of green and white varieties here).

Stage 4 - 8 min.

Filet mignon with asparagus : Photo of step #4

Cook in salted boiling water until just tender.

Stage 5 - 5 min.

Filet mignon with asparagus : Photo of step #5

Drain and cut into small chunks.

Set aside.

Stage 6 - 10 min.

Filet mignon with asparagus : Photo of step #6

Pour 3 tablespoons olive oil into a large frying pan (preferable not non-stick) on high heat. When good and hot, add the diced filet mignon, salt and pepper, then fry.

Transfer to a plate.

Stage 7 - 2 min.

Filet mignon with asparagus : Photo of step #7

Use the same pan, turned down to medium heat. Melt 1 knob butter and when hot add the sliced shallot.

Salt and pepper, then fry for 1 or 2 minutes.

Stage 8 - 5 min.

Filet mignon with asparagus : Photo of step #8

Add 200 ml dry white wine and deglaze the pan thoroughly by scraping the bottom with a wooden spatula.

Leave to reduce by 3/4.

Stage 9 - 7 min.

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Add 200 ml liquid cream, salt and pepper, then bring to the boil.

Leave to reduce by half.

Stage 10 - 2 min.

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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

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Serve plated.

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.

Keeping

1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.

Nutritional information

Whole recipe
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
2,129 Kcal or 8,914 Kj	67 gr	32 gr	193 gr
106 %	26 %	3 %	29 %

Per 100 g
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
180 Kcal or 754 Kj	6 gr	3 gr	16 gr
9 %	2 %	<1 %	2 %

Per person
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
532 Kcal or 2,227 Kj	17 gr	8 gr	48 gr
27 %	6 %	1 %	7 %

% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).

How much will it cost?

For 4 people : 10.99 €
Per person : 2.75 €

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Source

Home made.

This recipe uses (among others)

	Asparagus: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Asparagus "en petit pois", Creamy asparagus and meat timbale, How to prepare asparagus, Asparagus and spinach gratin, White asparagus salad, ... All
	Filet mignon (pork loin) : You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Loin of pork with herbs and julienne vegetables , Larded pork tenderloin, Filet mignon with mustard and tarragon sauce, Involtini-Style Filet Mignon , Cajun pork with rice., ... All
	Dry white wine: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Express sauerkraut, Fish "à la Bordelaise", Blanquette of veal, Polenta with spinach and soft-poached egg, Melt-in-the mouth meat and vegetables in a sealed casserole, ... All
	Liquid cream: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Creamy "terre et mer" pots, Roquefort sauce, Leek fondue, Creamy risotto with vegetables , Creamy rice with green asparagus and sorrel , ... All

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