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Father's Day: Steakhouse Steaks

Source of Recipe


From "Barefoot Contessa: How Easy is That?"



List of Ingredients



• 4 (2-inch) filet mignons, tied (10 ounces each)
  
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  
• 2 Tbsp fine fleur de sel
  
• 2 Tbsp coarsely cracked black peppercorns
  
• 4 Tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  
• Roquefort Chive Sauce (recipe follows)
  






Instructions



1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
   Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Meanwhile, pat dry the filet mignons with paper towels. Brush the filets lightly all over with the oil. Combine the fleur de sel and cracked pepper on a plate and roll the filets on all sides in the mixture, pressing lightly to help the salt and pepper adhere. The steaks should be evenly coated with the salt and pepper.
   
   
2. When the pan is extremely hot, add the steaks and sear evenly on all sides for about 2 minutes per side. You'll probably need about three turns to sear the sides and about 10 minutes total.
   
   
3. Remove the pan from the heat and arrange all the filets flat in the pan. Top each with a tablespoon of butter, then place the pan in the oven. Cook the filets for 8 to 12 minutes to 120°F (for rare) and 125°F (for medium-rare). Remove the steaks to a platter, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the string and serve plain or top with Roquefort Chive Sauce.
   
   Serves 4
   
   
   Roquefort Chive Sauce
   
   • 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
   • 2 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled (4 ounces with rind)
   • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
   • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
   • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
   
   Pour the cream into a small heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cream is reduced by half and is thickened.
   
   Off the heat, add the Roquefort and stir until melted. Add the salt and pepper and taste for any seasonings. Stir in chives. Spoon the warm sauce over the steaks.
   
   Makes 3/4 cup.