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I’ll admit it—I love treating myself, and as I’ve gotten older, staring into the abyss of life, I’ve decided it’s a weekly ritual. One of my favorite indulgences? A perfectly cooked filet mignon, which always brings back memories of my parents. My dad used to grill filets for my mom, turning it into a special event. She’d prepare baked potatoes and veggies inside, while he sipped a martini and she enjoyed a glass of scotch on their patio. After she passed, he grilled one last steak alone and couldn’t bear to do it again. Every bite of steak reminds me of them, but that’s a story for another day. The point is, treating yourself well—within reason and budget—is a beautiful thing.
Filet Mignon with Whiskey Cream Sauce
For the Filets
2 (6-oz.) filet mignons
Freshly ground black pepper
Rinse filets and pat dry. Season the tops with Montreal Steak Seasoning and black pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Heat oil in a 9-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Turn on your vent fan—this is key! Sear steaks for 3 minutes per side, then flip and cook 2 minutes per side, followed by 1 minute per side for rare. Remove to a plate, tent with foil, and rest for 10 minutes while making the sauce.
Whiskey Cream Sauce
2 T. unsalted butter
2-3 cloves garlic, peeled
2 sprigs Melissa’s fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
1/3 c. whiskey (I used Jameson)
1 T. Dijon mustard
½ c. heavy cream
½ t. low-sodium beef stock base
Freshly ground black pepper
Return the pan to medium heat with steak drippings. Whisk in butter, then add garlic and thyme, cooking and stirring until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Stir in whiskey, scraping the pan, then add mustard, cream, and beef base. Simmer until thickened. Season with pepper if desired. Plate steaks with a garlic clove, top with sauce, and garnish with thyme.
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5 comments:
Pattie, this looks scrumptious! I'd love to try it!
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Donna
I loved your story about your Mom and Dad's love of a good steak. My parents were the same. Dad would be outside having a drink grilling while my Mom was inside making a baked potato and veggies. Great memories.
I do grill a lot but I love steak cooked in a cast iron skillet. If I'm grilling a dinner and I'm having steak I still cook it in the skillet. With a lot of butter of course.
This dish you've made looks absolutely delicious and I must try it soon.
That looks scrumptious!
Oh my! This looks like something I'd get in a fancy steakhouse. My husband would LOVE this one. Thanks for sharing...and love hearing about your parents and those wonderful memories. ❤️
That was a sweet story about your parents - low lovely that sounds. And I love a good steak with a martini and a baked potato. I need to make this recipe!
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