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Perfect Filet Mignon Dinner Recipe for Romantic Home Date Night Easy and Delicious

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A simple yet impressive filet mignon recipe perfect for romantic home date nights, featuring a tender, juicy steak with a buttery garlic herb finish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 filet mignon steaks, about 6 oz (170 g) each, 1.5–2 inches thick
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed
  • A few sprigs fresh rosemary and thyme
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Optional: 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • Optional: 1/4 cup (60 ml) red wine or beef broth

Instructions

  1. Bring steaks to room temperature for 15-20 minutes and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Wait until oil shimmers but does not smoke.
  4. Sear steaks for 2-3 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms. Avoid moving them too much.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter, smashed garlic cloves, and herb sprigs to the skillet. Once butter melts, tilt pan and spoon melted butter over steaks repeatedly for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Transfer skillet to preheated oven and cook for 5-7 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature 130°F/54°C). Cook longer for medium.
  7. Remove steaks from oven and rest on a warm plate or cutting board, tented loosely with foil, for 5-10 minutes.
  8. Optional: While steaks rest, sauté chopped shallots in the skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Add red wine or beef broth, scrape browned bits, and reduce slightly. Drizzle sauce over steaks before serving.

Notes

Rest steaks after cooking to retain juices. Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness. Season skillet regularly to maintain non-stick surface. Butter can be substituted with coconut or avocado oil for dairy-free version. Optional pan sauce enhances flavor.

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