Filet Mignon with Avocado and Sea Salt
Elevate your steak night with this luxurious Filet Mignon with Avocado and Sea Salt recipe, a perfect blend of elegance and simplicity. This dish features tender, perfectly seared filet mignon steaks basted in a fragrant garlic-thyme butter, then topped with creamy slices of ripe avocado and a finishing touch of flaky sea salt for a burst of flavor. With just 25 minutes of active prep and cook time, this recipe transforms high-quality ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal that’s as satisfying as it is impressive. Serve it with a glass of red wine or a side of roasted vegetables for a sophisticated dining experience at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces filet mignon steaks
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
Remove the filet mignon steaks from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature for 20-30 minutes before cooking.
Season both sides of the steaks generously with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Heat a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat until very hot. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, place the steaks in the skillet. Sear them for 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a beautiful golden-brown crust.
Reduce the heat to medium, add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, 2 garlic cloves (smashed), and 2 sprigs of fresh thyme to the skillet.
Tilt the skillet slightly and use a spoon to baste the steaks with the melted butter mixture. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes per side, depending on your preferred doneness (use a meat thermometer: 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium).
Transfer the steaks to a plate, tent lightly with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
While the steaks are resting, cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin slices.
Once rested, plate the steaks and top each with slices of avocado.
Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the avocado for a finishing touch, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1679 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.1 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.7 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 431 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 2473 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 143.7 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 2795 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
