Pan Seared Filet Mignon with Garlic & Herb Compound Butter and Robuchon-Inspired Mashed Potatoes

20 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. 2Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  3. 3Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  4. 4In a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
  5. 5In a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
  6. 6In a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
  7. 7When it sizzles, add the olive oil.
  8. 8When it sizzles, add the olive oil.
  9. 9When it sizzles, add the olive oil.
  10. 10Season the meat thoroughly on all sides with salt and pepper, and add them to the sizzling skillet.
  11. 11Season the meat thoroughly on all sides with salt and pepper, and add them to the sizzling skillet.
  12. 12Season the meat thoroughly on all sides with salt and pepper, and add them to the sizzling skillet.
  13. 13Sear the filets on all sides until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes total.
  14. 14Sear the filets on all sides until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes total.
  15. 15Sear the filets on all sides until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes total.
  16. 16Transfer the filets to a small ovenproof baking sheet and place in the oven.
  17. 17Transfer the filets to a small ovenproof baking sheet and place in the oven.
  18. 18Transfer the filets to a small ovenproof baking sheet and place in the oven.
  19. 19Cook to the desired degree of doneness, usually about 5 minutes for medium-rare.
  20. 20Cook to the desired degree of doneness, usually about 5 minutes for medium-rare.
  21. 21Cook to the desired degree of doneness, usually about 5 minutes for medium-rare.
  22. 22Remove the filets from the oven and allow to rest briefly before serving.
  23. 23Remove the filets from the oven and allow to rest briefly before serving.
  24. 24Remove the filets from the oven and allow to rest briefly before serving.
  25. 25Serve the steaks with a dollop of the compound butter and alongside the Robuchon-Inspired Mashed Potatoes
  26. 26Serve the steaks with a dollop of the compound butter and alongside the Robuchon-Inspired Mashed Potatoes
  27. 27Serve the steaks with a dollop of the compound butter and alongside the Robuchon-Inspired Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 4 6-ounce filet mignon steaks, each about 1 1/2 inches thick
  • 4 6-ounce filet mignon steaks, each about 1 1/2 inches thick
  • 4 6-ounce filet mignon steaks, each about 1 1/2 inches thick
  • 1 Kosher salt
  • 1 Kosher salt
  • 1 Kosher salt
  • 1 freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 freshly ground black pepper
  • 1.5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1.5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1.5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 serving Garlic & Herb Compound Butter
  • 1 serving Garlic & Herb Compound Butter
  • 1 serving Garlic & Herb Compound Butter
  • 1 serving Robuchon-Inspired Mashed Potatoes
  • 1 serving Robuchon-Inspired Mashed Potatoes
  • 1 serving Robuchon-Inspired Mashed Potatoes

Equipment

medium cast-iron skilletovenovenproof baking sheet