PORCINI-CRUSTED FILET MIGNON WITH FRESH HERB BUTTER

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Here is an exciting new way to serve filets mignons! However I don't know how anyone could get tired of eating them! Bon Apetit, May 2007. I like to eat mine with a nice baked potato and a green vegetable.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Steak

Time 27m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 small garlic clove, pressed
1 (1/2 ounce) package dried porcini mushrooms
6 filet mignon steaks (1-inch thick)

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl for herb butter.
  • Season butter to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Process dried porcini mushrooms in spice grinder to fine powder.
  • Transfer powder to plate.
  • Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper.
  • Press steaks into porcini powder to coat both sides well.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons herb butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add steaks to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Transfer steaks to plates.
  • Spoon rounded tablespoon of herb butter atop each steak and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.2, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 164.6, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 0.8

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