Description
A classic and simple way to prepare a tender filet mignon with a perfect sear.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 filet mignon steaks (6–8 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Let the steaks sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season steaks with salt and pepper.
- Sear steaks for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Add butter to the skillet in the last minute of cooking.
- Rest steaks for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best sear.
- Adjust cooking time based on your preferred doneness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: filet mignon, pan-seared steak, easy steak recipe