Description
Rich and tender filet mignon cooked to perfection with garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Filet Mignons
- to taste Kosher Salt
- to taste Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2–3 Cloves Garlic (peeled)
- 2 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
- 2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
Instructions
- Remove fillet steaks from fridge 30-60 minutes before cooking.
- Season heavily with kosher salt and pepper and let sit.
- Heat the oven to 475°F.
- Using a cast iron pan, place over high heat for 3-5 minutes. Once hot, carefully drizzle in oil.
- Gently, using tongs, add the meat, salted side down.
- Sear the Filet Mignon for 2-3 minutes, seasoning the other side heavily with kosher salt and pepper.
- Cook another 2-3 minutes until browned with a nice crust. Quickly remove skillet from heat.
- Add the butter, garlic, and herbs.
- Place directly in the oven and cook for 4-7 minutes depending on thickness. Use a meat thermometer in the thickest portion and go under the desired temp by 5 degrees (see note).
- Remove from oven and tent with foil for 2-5 minutes. Baste with butter and serve.
Notes
- For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 125mg