Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon

Summary

Yield4
Prep Time5 minutes
Recipe TagsDinner

Description

An elegant dinner item that is easy and has a bit of a kick

Ingredients

  • 5 T whole peppercorns
  • 5 T olive oil (plus 2 more teaspoons)
  • 1 T kosher salt
  • 5 filets (8 oz each, trimmed of fat and silver lining)

Instructions

1. Heat peppercorns and 5 tablespoons oil over low heat for 7 to 10 minutes until fragrant. Cool to room temperature.

2. Combine salt with oil and peppercorns. Rub over the entire filets. Cover in plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.

3. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place baking sheet in oven.

4. Over medium high heat, place 2 teaspoons oil in skillet and cook 3 minutes without moving meat. Turn over and cook 3 more minutes.

5. Transfer to oven. Cook 3-5 minutes more for rare or 5-7 minutes for medium-rare to medium.

Serve with a port wine reduction sauce or blue cheese chive butter.