Description
A luxurious Garlic Butter Filet Mignon recipe that combines tender filet mignon with rich garlic butter for a memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
- Filet Mignon Steaks: 2 (about 6-8 oz each)
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Unsalted Butter: 4 tablespoons
- Fresh Herbs: 2 tablespoons, chopped (such as thyme or rosemary)
- Salt: to taste
- Black Pepper: to taste
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the filet mignon by letting it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes and patting it dry.
- Season both sides of the steaks with salt and black pepper.
- Make the garlic butter by mixing minced garlic and unsalted butter in a bowl, then add chopped fresh herbs.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear the steaks for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add the garlic butter mixture, and baste the steaks for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose well-marbled filet mignon for better flavor and juiciness.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (130°F for medium-rare).
- Let the steaks rest after cooking to ensure juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with garlic butter
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter, Filet Mignon, Steak Recipe, Dinner, Special Occasion