Pepper-Crusted Filet MignonFilet mignons are often sold with a string tied around them to help keep their shape while cooking. Otherwise, tie them loosely with cotton kitchen twine yourself. (Be sure to remove strings before serving.)
  • 2 filet mignons, (5 to 6 ounces each, about 1 1/2 inches thick)
  • Coarse salt and very coarsely ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Red Wine Sauce, for serving (optional)
servings:2
  1. Season filets very generously on both sides with salt and pepper (especially pepper), patting in firmly.
  2. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high. Cook filets until desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) for medium-rare.
  3. Remove strings from filets, and serve with Red Wine Sauce, if desired.
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    Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon

    By Everyday Food
    servings:2
    cook time:15min
    recipe source:Everyday Food
    Filet mignons are often sold with a string tied around them to help keep their shape while cooking. Otherwise, tie them loosely with cotton kitchen twine yourself. (Be sure to remove strings before serving.)
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    Ingredients

    • 2 filet mignons, (5 to 6 ounces each, about 1 1/2 inches thick)
    • Coarse salt and very coarsely ground pepper
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • Red Wine Sauce, for serving (optional)

    Directions

    1. 1Season filets very generously on both sides with salt and pepper (especially pepper), patting in firmly.
    2. 2Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high. Cook filets until desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) for medium-rare.
    3. 3Remove strings from filets, and serve with Red Wine Sauce, if desired.

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