Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking / Original by Ina Garten
Equipment
Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
2filet mignon
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepperto taste
1-2tspolive oil
2tbspbutter
Instructions
Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, or until smoking hot.
Pat the steaks dry then season all sides evenly with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
Drizzle the olive oil in the hot skillet and place the steaks down.
Cook ALL sides for 2 minutes each, or until golden brown.
Place a pat of butter on top of each steak and place it into the oven to cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature is at 125 degrees for medium-rare.
Remove from the oven and spoon the butter back over the steaks.
Let the meat cool for 10 minutes prior to slicing and serving. Enjoy!!!!