Perfect Filet Mignon
The perfect method for filet mignon. Nail it every time!
Servings 4
Calories 433kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz. center cut filet mignon 8 oz. each
- 2 Tbsp. grape seed oil
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 3 thyme sprigs
- 3 cloves garlic smashed
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- course kosher salt
- fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Remove filets from refrigerator at least 20 minutes before cooking. Once near room temperature, season well on all sides with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Heat skillet over high heat. Once it begins to smoke a little, add oil. Then swirl around pan for about 15 seconds.
- Add filets to screaming hot pan and sear on all sides (top, bottom, and all around sides), 2-3 minutes each side. When searing the final side, add butter, thyme, rosemary, and garlic to pan. Baste steaks constantly for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer skillet to oven. Cook times - rare: 5 minutes; medium rare: 6 minutes; medium: 7 minutes; anything else: just don't. Halfway through cook time, turn steak for even cooking.
- Remove skillet from oven and transfer filet to plate to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 433kcal | Protein: 20g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 353mg | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 2.8mg