Jul 14 2026

Tournedos Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Medallions of char-grilled beef tenderloin, set in garlic beurre blanc, topped with sautéed shrimp, jumbo lump crabmeat and Béarnaise sauce.

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Ingredients

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Beef Tenderloin

Garlic Beurre Blanc

Sautéed Shrimp and Crab

Béarnaise Sauce

Method

Prepare the Beef Tenderloin

  1. 1

    Season and Grill

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Rub the beef tenderloin medallions with olive oil, then season both sides with salt and black pepper. Grill the medallions for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness. Remove from the grill and let rest.

Make Garlic Beurre Blanc

  1. 2

    Cook Shallots and Garlic

    In a saucepan, combine the chopped shallots, minced garlic, and white wine. Bring to a boil and reduce until about 2 tablespoons of liquid remain. Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, stirring until combined.

  2. 3

    Incorporate Butter

    Gradually whisk in the cold, cubed butter until the sauce is smooth and emulsified. Season with salt to taste, then remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare Sautéed Shrimp and Crab

  1. 4

    Sauté Shrimp

    In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until they turn pink and are cooked through. Add the jumbo lump crabmeat and drizzle with lemon juice, gently stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes and remove from heat.

Make Béarnaise Sauce

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small saucepan, combine chopped shallots and white wine vinegar. Reduce over low heat until the shallots are softened and the liquid has reduced by half.

  2. 6

    Whisk in Egg Yolks

    Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Whisk in the egg yolks until combined. Place the saucepan over low heat and whisk continuously while slowly drizzling in the melted butter until the sauce is thickened. Stir in the chopped tarragon and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Plate the Dish

  1. 7

    Assemble

    On each plate, place a grilled beef medallion. Drizzle the garlic beurre blanc around the beef, top with the sautéed shrimp and crab mixture, and finish with a generous spoonful of Béarnaise sauce. Serve immediately.

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