Description
The filet mignon is the perfect centerpiece for your Christmas dinner. Tender, juicy, and rich with buttery flavors, this recipe gives you an elegant yet approachable dish for your festive celebration. With simple steps and minimal ingredients, you can impress guests with a luxurious steak that pairs perfectly with classic holiday sides.
Ingredients
2 (8-ounce) filet mignon steaks
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons avocado oil or another high-heat oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 peeled garlic cloves
Optional for serving: compound herb butter or béarnaise sauce
Instructions
1. 1. Let steaks sit at room temperature for 30–40 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season steaks generously on all sides with salt and pepper.
2. 2. Heat a dry cast iron or oven-safe stainless steel pan over high heat until hot. Add oil, and once shimmering, sear steaks on one side for 2 minutes. Rotate and sear edges for 1 minute.
3. 3. Flip to the final side, then add butter, garlic, and rosemary to the pan and spoon the melted butter over steaks for 1 minute.
4. 4. Transfer pan to the oven and bake 4 to 10 minutes based on preferred doneness.
5. 5. Remove from oven, cover steaks with foil, and let rest 5–7 minutes before serving. Optionally top with herb butter or sauce.
Notes
Choose steaks of similar size and thickness for even cooking. Always heat the pan before adding oil. Timing each step precisely is crucial for desired doneness. Letting steaks rest ensures juices redistribute and finish cooking from residual heat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Christmas Dinner
- Method: Sear and bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (8 ounces)
- Calories: 851
- Sugar: 0.04g
- Sodium: 1365mg
- Fat: 75g
- Saturated Fat: 29g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 189mg