Fast and Flavorful Filet Mignon

Today, I bring you one of my favorites - Filet Mignon. For those of you that know me, you know that I'm a bit of a steak-snob. I always try to get the best cuts because I believe that you truly can taste the difference. Always try to start with the best product you can.

The other key here is the cook temperature. Everyone prefers different cook temperatures whether it be that they prefer a certain taste, or more commonly, because more rare steaks scare some. I'm here to tell you that Rare-Medium Rare steaks are better - they are more tender and have more flavor. Don't believe me? Try this technique! You'll never order Well Done again...

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: <10 Minutes

Ingredients:

2 Filet Mignon Steaks

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (For Cooking)

3-4 Tbsp Salted Butter

Fresh Rosemary (or any other Fresh Herbs you have)

Sea Salt to Taste

Black Pepper to Taste

An oven safe grill pan is used in this recipe.

That is it!

1. To start, we need to prep our steaks. As with many of my recipes, I go a bit overboard with Sea Salt and Black Pepper. In this case, this helps to crisp the outside so definitely take the opportunity to spice up things! Just remember to cover both sides.

2. After seasoning, I let the Filets rest for about 25-30 minutes - this is crucial to bring the Filet to room temperature and allowing for even cooking.

3. Preheat your oven to 400 Degrees.

4. Next, you want to heat up your Grill Pan. You pan should be very hot before you put the steaks in. Once the pan is hot, coat the bottom with pan with your Extra Virgin Olive Oil. You don't need much - a quick drizzle is sufficient.

5. Now you can finally start cooking! Drop the Filets in the pan and let them cook for about 2 minutes (90 seconds if your Filets are thinner than usual). Once your Filets start cooking, DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT TOUCH THEM. Only Flip them once they have had the correct amount of time in the pan.

6. So you flipped your steaks. Now just patiently wait another 90 seconds or so for the other side to cook. At this point, you should have your Herbs and Butter (cut into pieces) ready.

7. Now drop your pieces of butter in the pan around the Filets and place your Herbs on top.

8. As soon as you have done this, transfer the pan to the oven to finish cooking. This process only takes an additional 2 minutes.

9. After you take the pan out of the oven, tilt the pan so that the Butter can be drizzled on top with a spoon a few times adding some flavor back the the Filet.

10. You should now remove the Filets from the pan and place on a plate to rest. Do not cut the Filet early.

11. Once the Filet has had about 5 minutes to rest, serve!

And there you have it folks - a fantastic Filet Mignon.