Cast Iron Filet Mignon With Herb Butter
Introduction: Cast Iron Filet Mignon With Herb Butter
Everyone seems to always know how to cook the perfect steak. I'm not here to argue with anyone's style or preference, but I would like to share how I enjoy my filets. 293
I prefer to use a versatile and common utensil in the kitchen. That would be a cast iron skillet. If you haven't tried this method of cooking a filet, please give it a try and leave me feedback.
Supplies
* 8 ounce filet mignon (~2 inches think)
* Sea salt, to taste
* Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
* 2 tablespoons high smoke point cooking oil (canola oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil, or light olive oil)
* 1 stick butter
* 3 cloves fresh garlic
* Fresh thyme and rosemary
* Garlic powder
* Cast iron skillet
Step 1: Make Herb Butter
Supplies:
* Half stick butter
* 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
* 1/4 tsp Fresh or dried thyme
Steps
* Melt butter
* Mix in garlic powder and thyme
* Place in refrigerator until semisolid
* Mold herb butter on plastic wrap and set to the side
Step 2: Prepare Filet
* Remove filet from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow filet to reach room temperature
* Preheat oven to 400 degrees
* Crush garlic cloves and set to the side
* Once filet is room temperature, salt and pepper both sides to taste
* Preheat cast iron to high heat on stove top
Step 3: Cooking the Filet
* Add 2 Tbsp oil of choice to pan
* Once oil in pan begins to smoke, add crushed garlic cloves and 1 Tbsp of butter
* Sear each side for 2 minutes to get a good crust
Step 4: Cooking the Filet Cont..
* While searing the second side of the filet, add 3 Tbsp of butter and a couple sprigs of parsley and thyme
* After searing each side for 2 minutes, place cast iron skillet into preheated oven
* Cook as desired and remove from the oven
* Using a spoon, tilt the pan and baste the filet with the butter for 2 minutes
* Note how long the filet is in the oven depends on desired doneness
+ For rare, bake for 3-4 minutes.
+ Medium rare, 4-5 minutes
+ Medium, 5-7 minutes
+ Medium well, 8-9 minutes
* Cooking steaks in a cast iron can create a lot of smoke so be sure to have the area well ventilated
Step 5: Let the Filet Rest
* Always let the steak rest!!
* 5-10 minutes of rest allows the juices time to redistribute throughout the steak
Step 6: Enjoy!!
* This is the moment you are waiting for!
* After the steak has rested, it is time to eat
* Optional: top with homemade herb butter
This filet was cooked more on the rare side of the scale, but that is my preference.
I hope this display helps and I would be happy to hear your feedback 280