Filet Mignon
A quick and elegant pan-seared filet mignon with a simple pan sauce, topped with fresh microgreens. Perfect for a special weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 2 steaks filet mignon steaks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup microgreens
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 2 filet mignon steaks dry with paper towels, then season both sides with the 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Carefully place the steaks in the pan and sear without moving for 3-4 minutes, until a deep brown crust forms.
- 3
Flip the steaks, add the 2 tbsp butter, and tilt the pan to baste the steaks with the melting butter. Cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare, or until the internal temperature reaches 130°F.
- 4
Transfer the steaks to a plate and let them rest for 5 minutes. Spoon the pan sauce over the steaks and top with the 1/2 cup microgreens before serving.
- 5
Serve the steaks whole or sliced against the grain, with any extra pan sauce drizzled on top.
Tools you’ll need
- Heavy skillet
- Tongs
- Meat thermometer
- Paper towels
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