Lobster Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

Submitted by Vicki in CT

"This is not only good but is elegant to serve."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 4 lbs beef tenderloin
• 2 (4 ounce) lobster tails
• 1 tablespoon pesto sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 9 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1⁄2 cup sliced green onion
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine

directions

1. Cut tenderloin lengthwise within 1/2 inch of bottom to butterfly. Boil lobster 5 minutes. Remove from shell. Cut in 1/2 lengthwise. Coat lobster with pesto sauce and lemon juice.
2. Place lobster tails end to end down center of tenderloin. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of butter. Close meat around lobster and tie together securely with string at one inch intervals. Place on rack in shallow roasting pan.
3. Roast at 425 degrees for 45-50 minutes for rare.
4. In small sauce pan cook green onion and garlic in remaining butter over very low heat. Add wine and heat through.
5. To serve slice tenderloin and drizzle wine sauce over all.