Funky Stuffed Fillet (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat the fryer. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Make a 2-inch slit on the side of each fillet. Season each fillet inside and out with Essence. Stuff each fillet with 2 ounces of the Boursin. In a saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. When the pan is smoking hot, sear the fillet for 2 minutes and flip over. Finish the fillets in the oven. Roast for 4-5 minutes for medium rare. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 1 minute. For the sauce: In a saute pan, heat the remaining olive oil. When the pan is smoking hot, saute the shallots, mushrooms and garlic for 2-3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and veal reduction. Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the parsley. Mount in the butter. Remove from the heat. Fry the herb salad in the fryer for 1 minute until crispy. Place the fillet on top of the potatoes. Spoon the sauce over the fillet. Garnish with the fried herbs and Essence.
2. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
3. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
4. Yield: about 2/3 cup
5. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.