Embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to crafting the ultimate filet mignon over lobster boursin mashed potatoes, enveloped in a luscious merlot reduction. This exquisite dish promises an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a realm of gastronomic bliss. Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of the filet mignon, perfectly complemented by the richness of the lobster boursin mashed potatoes and the velvety smoothness of the merlot reduction. Prepare to be captivated by this symphony of flavors, as we unveil the secrets behind creating this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen.
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FILET MIGNON WITH RICH BALSAMIC GLAZE
This is an elegant and quick romantic dinner for two. Wonderful served with steamed asparagus and baby red potatoes.
Provided by LINDA W.
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks Filet Mignon Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sprinkle freshly ground pepper over both sides of each steak, and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place steaks in hot pan, and cook for 1 minute on each side, or until browned. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add balsamic vinegar and red wine. Cover, and cook for 4 minutes on each side, basting with sauce when you turn the meat over.
- Remove steaks to two warmed plates, spoon one tablespoon of glaze over each, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 63.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
EASY YET ROMANTIC FILET MIGNON
This recipe is very simple and very delicious also. I can prepare it, and I am a 14 year old boy! This recipe only takes a few minutes to prepare and only a bit longer in the broiler. This goes good with some mashed potatoes with butter and green beans with lemon squeezed on top. This is good, trust me!
Provided by chef in the making
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks Filet Mignon Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place oven rack in its highest position. Set oven to Broil.
- Rub steaks all over with olive oil. Sprinkle with onion powder, then with salt and pepper. Wrap one slice of bacon around each steak, and secure with a toothpick.
- Place steaks onto a broiler pan, and broil for 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the steaks over, and sprinkle the tops with shallots. Broil for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the steaks are cooked to your liking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 196 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 67.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 444.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
HOW TO COOK FILET MIGNON RECIPE BY TASTY
We get it: you deserve a treat. It's been a hard day (or maybe even a hard week) and well, you deserve a little bit of luxury: a lit candle, some wine, and some nice music. Oh, and don't forget the Best. Meal. Ever. Luckily, our filet mignon fits the bill: it simplifies a fancy restaurant dish into a homemade extravagance and the best part? Our recipe serves just one: that's right. It's allll for you!
Provided by Jody Tixier
Categories Lunch
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- On a cutting board, pat the filet mignon dry with paper towels and let sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450˚F (230˚C).
- Generously season all sides of the filet mignon with salt and pepper.
- Heat a medium, oven-safe stainless steel or cast iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes. Add the grapeseed oil.
- Once the oil beings to smoke, add the filet mignon to the pan. Cook without moving for 2-3 minutes, until a crust has formed.
- Use tongs to flip the steak over, then add the butter, rosemary, and garlic to the pan.
- Tilt the pan and spoon the butter continuously over the steak for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the pan to the oven for 7 minutes for a medium rare steak.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 calories, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 0 grams
FILET MIGNON WITH MERLOT SAUCE
Categories Sauté Kid-Friendly Beef Tenderloin Red Wine Summer Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil wine, chicken broth and beef broth in heavy large saucepan over high heat until mixture is reduced to 2 cups, about 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Mix butter and flour in small bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steaks with salt and cracked pepper. Sauté steaks until medium-rare, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Add shallots, garlic and thyme to skillet; stir 30 seconds. Add 1 1/2 cups reduced wine mixture to skillet (reserve remainder for another use). Bring mixture to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Add butter mixture and whisk until smooth. Boil sauce until thick enough to coat spoon, about 2 minutes. Serve steaks with sauce.
PAN-SEARED FILET MIGNON WITH ROASTED POTATOES AND MERLOT SAUCE
Steps:
- Make garnish:
- In a medium saucepan of salted boiling water blanch onions 3 minutes, or until barely tender, and drain in a colander. Peel skin away from each onion, keeping it attached at root end, and pat onion dry. In a heavy saucepan heat 2 cups oil until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375°F. and fry onions in 2 batches until crisp and brown, about 1 minute. Transfer onions as fried with a slotted spoon to paper towels and drain. Season onions with salt and pepper and cool. Onions may be made 8 hours ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. and oil 2 baking sheets.
- Cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange in one layer on baking sheets. Lightly brush slices with some oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast potatoes in middle and lower thirds of oven until golden brown and tender, about 35 minutes, and keep warm.
- Pat filets mignons dry and season with salt and pepper. In a large heavy skillet heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown filets on both sides, without crowding, about 5 minutes total. Transfer filets to a shallow baking pan and roast in middle of oven about 10 minutes for medium-rare.
- On each of 6 plates fan 3 potato slices and top with a filet. Drizzle filets with some sauce and garnish with onions. Serve remaining sauce on the side.
MERLOT FILET MIGNON
Although this is a simple recipe, the filet is rich and elegant enough for a special occasion. Add a salad and rolls, and dinner is done! -Jauneen Hosking, Waterford, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small skillet, cook steaks in 1 tablespoon butter and the olive oil over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup. Add the cream, salt and remaining butter; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and butter is melted, 1-2 minutes. Serve with steaks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690 calories, Fat 43g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 49g protein.
Tips:
- For the perfect medium-rare filet mignon, sear it for 3-4 minutes per side in a hot skillet, then finish it in a 400°F oven for 10-12 minutes.
- To make the lobster Boursin mashed potatoes, boil the potatoes until tender, then mash them with butter, milk, Boursin cheese, and cooked lobster meat.
- For the Merlot reduction, simmer Merlot wine with shallots, garlic, and thyme until it has reduced by half.
- To assemble the dish, place a filet mignon over a bed of lobster Boursin mashed potatoes and top with the Merlot reduction.
Conclusion:
This filet mignon over lobster Boursin mashed potatoes with a Merlot reduction is a luxurious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The tender filet mignon, creamy mashed potatoes, and rich Merlot reduction come together to create a truly unforgettable meal.
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