Effortless Filet Mignon: Your New Favorite Steak Dinner

Discover a Perfectly Seared Filet Mignon that turns an ordinary meal into a lavish dining experience, featuring savory garlic butter and effortless elegance.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 2 steaks

Course: Beef

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Steak

2 pieces Filet Mignon Steaks Choose thick cuts (at least 2 inches) for best tenderness and flavor.
1 teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning.
1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground adds a slight kick.

For the Garlic Butter

4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use organic for a more decadent flavor.
3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
Optional Fresh Herbs Consider rosemary or thyme for added flavor.

Equipment

heavy oven-safe skillet
Meat Thermometer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Steaks: Allow filet mignon steaks to rest at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C) and ensure your oven-safe skillet is ready.
Season Steaks: Pat steaks dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat Skillet: Preheat skillet over medium-high heat and melt a tablespoon of unsalted butter until bubbling.
Sear Steaks: Place steaks in the skillet, sear each side for about 2 minutes, basting with the melted butter.
Transfer to Oven: Move skillet to oven and cook until desired doneness (about 4-8 mins).
Rest Steaks: Remove skillet from oven and let steaks rest for 5 minutes.
Serve: Spoon remaining garlic-infused butter over the steaks before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1steakCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Pair with garlic mashed potatoes for a complete feast. Use a meat thermometer for precision in checking doneness.

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