5-Star Filet Mignon

⏱ 40 mins 🍽 4-5 serving(s) 🏷 Steak

This recipe details the preparation of a whole filet mignon, trimmed and cut into steaks, then seasoned with a homemade rosemary salt. The method provides clear instructions for cooking the steaks either on a grill or in a pan, resulting in a beautifully presented dish finished with a sprinkle of coarse sea salt. The process takes about 40 minutes to complete.

5-Star Filet Mignon

Ingredients

  • 1 (4 -6 lb) whole filet mignon (tenderloin, untrimmed)
  • 1 bunch fresh rosemary
  • kosher salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Method

  1. Clean the tenderloin by trimming away all silverback using a paring knife.
  2. Remove the thin point of the loin with a chef's knife, which can be saved for other uses.
  3. Slice the remaining loin into steaks that are roughly 1 and 1/2 inches thick.
  4. Place the cut steaks on a plate and put them back into the refrigerator.
  5. Strip the rosemary leaves from their sprigs.
  6. Chop the rosemary leaves into 1/4 inch pieces with a chef's knife.
  7. Mix the chopped rosemary with 4 tablespoons of kosher salt in a ramekin, cover it with plastic, and shake for one minute.
  8. Take the steaks out of the fridge.
  9. Dry the steaks thoroughly using a clean paper towel.
  10. Season one side of each steak generously with the rosemary salt and some fresh ground black pepper.
  11. Repeat the drying and seasoning process for the opposite side of the steaks.
  12. For grilling: preheat the grill to its highest possible temperature, then lower it to high.
  13. Cook the steaks on the grill for 6 minutes on the first side, then turn them and cook for 5 minutes more for medium rare. Let them rest for 4 minutes before slicing and arranging the pieces. Finish with a sprinkle of fleur-de-sel.
  14. For stove-top cooking: heat a dry fry pan over high heat for 5 minutes, then add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  15. Follow the same cooking and resting directions provided for the grill method.
  16. Serve the steaks with your chosen accompaniments.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium804000 mg

Recipe details

CategorySteak
Authorcubanb2027