Succulent Filet Mignon with Blender Bearnaise Sauce
Feast on this succulent, pan-seared filet mignon drenched in a rich, tangy herb-laden bearnaise sauce. This lavish yet straightforward rendition is perfect for an elegant dinner at home.
Firstly, season your filet mignons all over with half of the table salt and black pepper.
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Heat the grapeseed oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat until it's about to smoke.
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Place the seasoned filet mignons on the pan and sear without turning for about 5 minutes.
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Flip the steaks; cook about 4 to 6 minutes more for medium doneness.
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Remove the steaks from the pan to a cutting board and loosely cover with aluminum foil; let rest for about 10 minutes. The steaks will continue to cook under the foil.
BEARNAISE SAUCE
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While the steaks are resting, start with your sauce: Melt the butter and let it cool a bit.
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Into a blender, put the egg yolk, lemon juice, the remaining table salt and black pepper, and blend until combined.
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With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the melted butter and continue blending until the sauce thickens.
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Finally, add the minced chives and parsley to the blender. Give it a final blend until the herbs are distributed throughout the sauce.
FINISH WITH
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To serve, spoon some of the bearnaise sauce over each steak. Enjoy your meal!