Filet Mignon with Garlic Herb Butter
Beef
2-4 8- ounce Filet Mignon steaks, about 1½ inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
fresh chopped parsley
1 stick butter softened
1 tablespoon rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
2 garlic cloves minced
Remove steaks from refrigerator and let come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Heat a cast iron or oven safe skillet on high heat add olive oil and butter, once butter is melted and done foaming add steaks. Cook for 2 minutes them flip and cook another 2 minutes, this gives the Filets a nice brown sear. Place pan in oven and cook 7-8 minutes or until desired doneness. Rare - 120-125F, medium rare - 130-135F, medium - 140-145F, medium well - 150-155F and well done - 160-165F.
Remove the skillet add the garlic herb butter and let rest 3 minutes. Serve garnish with fresh parsley and pan juices
In a small bowl add butter, herbs and garlic and mix until combined. Place mixed butter on a piece of plastic wrap roll and twist the ends. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.