Filet Mignon with Garlic Herb Butter: A Delicious Recipe!
A succulent filet mignon topped with a rich garlic herb butter, perfect for a special occasion or a gourmet dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 filet mignon steaks (6–8 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the filet mignon steaks with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes for medium-rare.
- While the steaks are cooking, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, thyme, and rosemary in a bowl.
- Once the steaks are done, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Top each steak with a generous dollop of garlic herb butter before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality filet mignon.
- Adjust cooking time based on your preferred doneness.
- Letting the steaks rest is crucial for juicy results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with butter
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg