Filet Mignon
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
2 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
3 People
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Calories
459 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Filet Mignon
Description
This Filet Mignon recipe involves seasoning the steaks with sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper before searing them in a hot cast-iron skillet with olive oil. Garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs are added along with unsalted butter which melts and infuses the meat with herbaceous and savory flavors during the quick cook time. The steaks rest covered off the heat, maintaining warmth and tenderness.
The final presentation includes finishing with an additional dollop of butter and optional extra sea salt flakes. The method highlights the natural qualities of filet mignon—making it tender with a flavorful, lightly crisped exterior. This steak pairs well simply with vegetables or a sauce of choice, benefiting from its rich but subtle taste.
Using a quality beef source, like KC Cattle Company as recommended, helps ensure excellent texture and flavor. The searing and resting technique is straightforward and suited for achieving a well-balanced medium-rare finish when timed correctly.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. (350g) filet mignon steak 2 pieces 6 oz. /170 g each
- sea salt flakes Maldon brand
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and lightly pounded
- 3 prigs rosemary
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
Instructions
- Season the filet mignon steak with sea salt flakes and ground black pepper, then set aside.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Once fully heated, add the olive oil. Place the filet mignon in the skillet and sear for 3 minutes without turning it over.
- Turn the filet mignon over and sear the other side for another 2–3 minutes. In the meantime, add 2 tablespoons of butter to the empty side of the skillet. Add the garlic and rosemary.
- Turn off the heat and cover the cast-iron skillet with a lid. Let the steak rest for about 3 minutes. Serve the filet mignon immediately with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter on top. Add more sea salt flakes if desired.
Notes
- Choose quality filet mignon steaks from trusted sources for best flavor and tenderness.
- Sear steaks on high heat to develop a caramelized crust before resting to retain juiciness.
- Use fresh rosemary and garlic during cooking to enhance the butter sauce and overall aroma.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 459kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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