Best Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Garlic Herb Butter
Perfectly-cooked, tender filet mignon is done in less than 30 minutes, making it ideal for a date night-in!
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2, 6-ounce filet mignons
- 1 tablespoon ghee avocado oil, or other high heat fat
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- Garlic herb butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Add the ghee to a large cast iron skillet, or other heavy-bottomed, oven-safe pan, over medium-high heat.
- Season the steaks with salt and pepper or your favorite seasoning blend, then when the skillet is hot, add the steaks and sear for 3-4 minutes, until browned, then flip.
- Transfer the steaks to the oven and cook for 5-6 minutes for medium-rare (135°F) doneness or 8-10 minutes for medium (140°F) doneness.
- Once the steak has reached your desired temperature, remove the steaks from the pan and let rest for 5-10 minutes, then serve with the garlic herb butter!
Notes
The oven times listed above are for 2-inch-thick steaks. Doneness will vary based on the thickness of your steak.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 37.7g | Fat: 15.9g | Saturated Fat: 7.3g | Cholesterol: 124.3mg | Sodium: 94.6mg | Fiber: 0.1g