How to Make Filet Mignon?

 

Ingredients

• For 1 serving,
• 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

Method

• On a cutting board, pat the filet mignon dry with paper towels and let sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 450˚F (230˚C).
• Generously season all sides of the filet mignon with salt and pepper.
• Heat a medium, oven-safe stainless steel or cast iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes. Add the grapeseed oil.
• 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.
• Use tongs to flip the steak over, then add the butter, rosemary, and garlic to the pan.
• Tilt the pan and spoon the butter continuously over the steak for 2-3 minutes.
• Transfer the pan to the oven for 7 minutes for a medium rare steak.
• Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
• Enjoy!