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Filet Mignon with Dairy-Free Garlic Herb Butter

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The Tony Awards were last night.

For those of you who don’t know, the Tony’s are basically the Super Bowl of the theater world. GF Guy and I were so excited! We invited a few friends over, and I prepared a dinner worthy of the occasion. I made steak!

I don’ know why I decided that dinner just HAD to be steak. I’ve never actually cooked it before, and really only eat it once a year. But, steak it was, and AMAZING steak it turned out to be! Ready in under 15 minutes, this recipe is a decadent winner. GF Guy was sure pleased. Though, I’m making him eat lentils tonight….. So, there’s that…..

Filet Mignon with Dairy Free Garlic Herb Butter

(Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

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Ingredients:

  • 1 stick (8 Tblsp) Earth Balance Buttery Sticks (divided)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Tblsp fresh Italian Parsley
  • 1 Tblsp fresh Basil
  • 4, 8oz Grass-Fed Filet Mignon Steaks
  • Sea Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil

Directions:

  1. Make Dairy-Free Garlic Herb Butter by combining 1/2 stick (4 Tblsp) softened Earth Balance Buttery Sticks, garlic, parsley, & basil in a food processor. Pulse until well combined and smooth.
  2. Turn dairy-free butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap and form into a log shape. Wrap in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until ready to cook the steaks.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. (425 degrees F if at high altitude)
  4. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over high heat.
  5. Melt remaining 1/2 stick (4 Tblsp) Earth Balance Buttery Stick and Olive Oil in the pan.
  6. Meanwhile, generously season the filets on both sides with salt & pepper. Don’t be shy. Seasoning is your friend!
  7. Once Earth Balance has melted in the pan, sear the steaks 2 1/2 to 3 minutes per side. While steak is searing, use a spoon to bathe filets with the melted Earth Balance in the pan.
  8. Place the entire skillet in the oven and cook for 7 minutes.
  9. While filets are in the oven, remove Dairy-Free Garlic Herb Butter from the refrigerator, and slice into 1/4″ thick rounds.
  10. After 7 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and top each filet with one round of Dairy-Free Garlic Herb Butter.
  11. Return the pan to the oven for 1 minute.
  12. Remove filets from the pan immediately and allow to rest a few minutes before serving.