Recipe - Rock Shrimp Stuffed Fillet

3 tablespoon Olive oil; divided
1 teaspoon Finelyminced onions
1 teaspoon Finelyminced green onions
1 teaspoon Finelyminced celery
1 teaspoon Finelyminced red onions
2 teaspoon Minced shallots
1 teaspoon Minced garlic
One fourth pound Rock shrimp
2 tablespoon Water
2 tablespoon Fine; dried bread crumbs
Emeril's Essence; see * Note
4 Filet Mignons (6 to 7 oz
ea); trimmed

* Note: See the "Emeril's Essence Information" recipe which is included in
this collection.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

In a saute pan, over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. When
the oil is hot, add the onions, green onions, celery, red peppers,
shallots, and garlic. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the rock shrimp, water
and bread crumbs. Season with Emeril's Essence and cook for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes.

Using a small sharp knife, cut a slit about 2 inches along into the side of
each steak forming a pocket. Season the meat with Essence inside and out of
the pocket. Using a spoon, fill each pocket with about One fourth cup of the
stuffing.

In a large saute pan, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. When
the oil is hot, add the filets and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Remove the pan from the heat and place in the oven. Roast for 6 to 8
minutes for mediumrare.

Recipe Source: EMERIL LIVE with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK
(Show # EM1A64 broadcast 10221997) Downloaded from their WebSite
http://www.foodtv.com

Formatted for MasterCook by Joe Comiskey, aka MR MAD jpmd44a@prodigy.com
~or MADSQUAD@prodigy.net

11081997

Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse