Filet Mignon With Avocado And Sea Salt

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Steps

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Halve , pit , and peel the avocado.

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Cut it into slices lengthwise and drizzle with freshly squeezed lime juice.

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Season the filets mignons with salt and pepper.

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Flatten lightly with your hand.

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Use a heavy-bottomed saute pan on high heat , and coat it with the olive oil.

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When the oil smokes , add the filets and sear them for about two minutes on each side , just until brown.

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If you are using a large enough saute pan , simply remove the filets and add a small roasting rack to the pan.

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If not , transfer the filets to an ovenproof pan with a roasting rack.

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Preheat to 350f finish cooking the filets in the oven for about 15 minutes for medium rare.

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Serve with slices of avocado on top , sprinkle sea salt and drizzle with olive oil.

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Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

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Serve with cilantro serrano chile rice , or any other risotto or rice of your choosing.

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Ingredients

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hass avocado, lime juice, filet mignon steaks, sea salt, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, fresh cilantro stem