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Sautéed Filet Mignon

Sautéed Filet Mignon

Indulge in a restaurant-quality Sautéed Filet Mignon with Shallot and Pepper Sauce. Perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions. Easy, elegant, and ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 525
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 filets mignons about 170g each, 4 cm thick
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 60 ml finely chopped shallots about ¼ cup
  • 1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns
  • 120 ml beef broth about ½ cup
  • 240 ml heavy cream about 1 cup

Equipment

  • Heavy skillet (cast iron recommended)
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Generously season the filet mignons with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Let the filets sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking.
  3. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook the filets for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare and then remove from the skillet.
  5. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the chopped shallots until soft and translucent.
  6. Add crushed peppercorns and stir for another minute.
  7. Deglaze the pan with beef broth, scraping up any browned bits.
  8. Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle boil, and simmer until slightly thickened.
  9. Adjust seasoning as needed, then place each filet on a plate and spoon the sauce over the top.
  10. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 660mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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