Description
Filet Mignon is the epitome of gourmet dining, bringing a touch of elegance to your home-cooked meals. This recipe features perfectly seared, buttery steaks infused with fresh rosemary and garlic, finished with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Whether it’s a special occasion or a romantic dinner, this dish guarantees a memorable experience that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 filet mignon steaks (1.5–2 inches thick)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Generously season both sides of the filet mignon with salt and pepper. Sear each steak for about 3 minutes until beautifully browned.
- Add the garlic cloves and rosemary around the steaks in the skillet for flavor infusion.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 6-8 minutes until medium-rare (internal temperature of 130°F/54°C).
- Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before serving, drizzling with balsamic vinegar sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet mignon steak (170g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg