Cast Iron Skillet Fillet Mignon

The perfect fillet!!

Generously salt , pepper filets , add garlic powder.

Refrigerate until 30 minutes before cooking.

Allow filets to come to room temperature , about 30 minutes , before cooking.

This is an important step !.

Place enough evoo in cast iron skillet to sear 2 steaks.

Heat oil to high.

Place steaks in oil and sear on both sides on high for 2 minutes each side.

Once seared , add 2t butter , minced garlic and thyme to pan.

Transfer skillet to oven preheated to 450 degrees.

Cook , without turning for 3 minutes , or until rare / med-rare.

Remove skillet from oven , return to stove top on medium heat.

Add more butter , thyme , garlic and some red wine.

Just enough time to baste.

Place on plate and allow to rest 5 minutes.

filet mignon, kosher salt, ground pepper, garlic powder, fresh thyme sprig, butter, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, wine