Description
Indulge in a perfectly pan-seared filet mignon, topped with a rich herb butter for an elegant dish that impresses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 filet mignon steaks, about 1.5–2 inches thick
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp herb butter
- 1 lemon, for squeezing
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Season each filet mignon generously with kosher salt on both sides.
- Sear the steaks in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Add the herb butter during the last minute of cooking, spooning it over the steaks.
- Rest the steaks on a cutting board for at least 5 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the steaks before serving.
Notes
Make herb butter in advance by mixing softened butter with chopped herbs and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 424
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: filet mignon, steak, herb butter, gourmet cooking, dinner