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Herb Butter Filet Mignon

Make restaurant-quality filet mignon with herb butter at home! This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a romantic dinner or weekend treat.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 428kcal

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet
  • small bowl

Ingredients

For the Herb Butter:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • Pinch garlic salt
  • Pinch black pepper

For the Filet:

  • 2 filet mignon steaks about 6–8 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Make the Herb Butter

  • In a small bowl, combine softened butter with chives, rosemary, parsley, garlic salt, and black pepper.
  • Mix until well blended.
  • Place on a piece of parchment or plastic wrap, roll into a log, and refrigerate until firm.

Season the Filets

  • Pat the steaks dry with paper towels (this helps get that golden crust).
  • Season both sides with garlic salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Sear the Filets

  • In a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottom pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Carefully place the filets in the skillet and sear for about 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer depending on your desired doneness.

Finish with Herb Butter

  • Remove the filets from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes.
  • While resting, place a slice of the prepared herb butter on top of each steak so it melts down into every bite.

Notes

  • Use a cast iron skillet for the best sear and heat retention.
  • Let the steaks rest after cooking to keep them juicy and tender.
  • Make extra herb butter – it’s also delicious on baked potatoes, roasted vegetables, or spread on warm bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1187mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1681IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.3mg