Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese
Elevate your dinner table with this luxurious filet mignon with blue cheese recipe, a true indulgence for steak lovers. Perfectly seared filet mignon steaks are basted with rich garlic butter for an irresistible crust, then topped with a creamy and tangy blue cheese sauce made right in the same skillet for ease and minimal cleanup. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, this dish combines gourmet flavors with impressive simplicity, making it ideal for a romantic dinner or special celebration. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside your favorite sides, such as buttery mashed potatoes or crisp steamed vegetables, this elegant steak recipe is guaranteed to wow your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6-8 ounces each) filet mignon steaks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.5 cup blue cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Remove the filet mignon steaks from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to come to room temperature.
Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel and season both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
In a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place the steaks in the hot skillet and sear them for 2-3 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust forms.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Tilt the pan slightly and use a spoon to baste the steaks with the melted butter for an additional 2-3 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking. Depending on your preferred doneness, cook for about 4-5 minutes total for medium-rare (internal temperature of 130-135°F).
Transfer the steaks to a plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil to rest while you make the blue cheese sauce.
In the same skillet (wipe out excess oil if necessary), lower the heat to medium-low and add the crumbled blue cheese and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Return the rested steaks to the skillet with the blue cheese sauce for a moment, spooning the sauce over the top.
Plate the steaks and pour additional blue cheese sauce over each one. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1957 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.9 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.6 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 612 mg | 204% | |
| Sodium | 2512 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 165.1 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 692 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2129 mg | 45% | |
*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.
