Name: Filet Mignon Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 filet mignon steaks (6 oz each); Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp butter; Optional: fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary) for garnish

Filet Mignon Recipe

Fawnia Townsend Modified: August 15, 2024

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How To Make Filet Mignon

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 filet mignon steaks (6 oz each)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
Optional: fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary) for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season the filet mignon steaks generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
Sear the steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side until well browned.
Transfer the steaks to a baking dish and finish cooking in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes for medium-rare (or longer for desired doneness).
In the same skillet, melt the butter and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
Remove the steaks from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
Serve the filet mignon steaks with the garlic butter sauce drizzled on top. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.