Lobster Stuffed Tenderloin of Beef

It doesn't get better than this!

3 pounds beef tenderloin
8 ounces frozen lobster tails
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
6 slices bacon
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

Preheat oven to 425.

Cut beef lengthwise to within 1/2 inch of end to butterfly.

Place frozen lobster tails in boiling salted water to cover. Return to boil, reduce heat and simmer 5-6 minutes. Carefully remove lobster from shells. Cut in half lengthwise. Place lobster end to end inside of beef. Combine 1 tablespoon melted butter and lemon juice and drizzle on lobster. Reassemble roast and tie securely with string at 1 inch intervals. Lay bacon slices atop.

Place on rack in shallow roasting pan and bake for 40 minutes for rare, or 50 minutes for medium.

Meanwhile: In saucepan cook green onions in remaining butter over very low heat til tender, stirring frequently. Add wine and garlic salt and heat thoroughly.

To serve: Slice roast and spoon on sauce.



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