Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup butter -- room temperature,
-- (1/2 stick)
2 tablespoons safeway dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mixed herbs -- (such as thyme,
-- rosemary, basil and
parsley)
4 thick filet mignon steaks -- (about 6-ounces
-- each), (1 inch) |
Preparation:
Mix butter, mustard and herbs in small bowl to blend. Form butter mixture into log. Wrap in plastic and place in freezer.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler.
Sprinkle steaks with salt and a generous amount of pepper. Grill or broil to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Transfer steaks to plate. Unwrap butter and slice into rounds. Top each steak with a round of herb butter and serve.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Makes: 4 servings To me, filet mignon is still a wonderful special occasion dish. And it's so easy to make. Here I serve it with an herb butter for an extra kick of flavor. The butter can be made up to a week ahead and kept in the refrigerator or kept frozen for a mont |
