How To Cook Filet Mignon

How To Cook Filet Mignon

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We get it: you deserve a treat. It’s been a hard day (or maybe even a hard week) and well, you deserve a little bit of luxury: a lit candle, some wine, and some nice music. Oh, and don’t forget the Best. Meal. Ever. Luckily, our filet mignon fits the bill: it simplifies a fancy restaurant dish into a homemade extravagance and the best part? Our recipe serves just one: that’s right. It’s allll for you!

Cook Time
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Total Time
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Yield
1 serving

Ingredients

  • 6 oz filet mignon (170 g)
  • coarse salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, or other high-heat, neutral oil of choice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 clove garlic

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 586
  • Fat 48g
  • Carbs 1g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugar 0g
  • Protein 37g

How to Make It

1. Step
On a cutting board, pat the filet mignon dry with paper towels and let sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
2. Step
Preheat the oven to 450˚F (230˚C).
3. Step
Generously season all sides of the filet mignon with salt and pepper.
4. Step
Heat a medium, oven-safe stainless steel or cast iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes. Add the grapeseed oil.
5. Step
Once the oil beings to smoke, add the filet mignon to the pan. Cook without moving for 2-3 minutes, until a crust has formed.
6. Step
Use tongs to flip the steak over, then add the butter, rosemary, and garlic to the pan.
7. Step
Tilt the pan and spoon the butter continuously over the steak for 2-3 minutes.
8. Step
Transfer the pan to the oven for 7 minutes for a medium rare steak.
9. Step
Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
10. Step
Enjoy!

Tags

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