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Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Cabernet Sauce

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

4

tablespoons (1/2 stick) chilled butter

4

filet mignon steaks (each about 4 ounces)

1

/3 cup chopped shallots

2

/3 cup Cabernet Sauvignon

1

generous tablespoon drained capers

1

tablespoon Dijon mustard

1

/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of steaks with salt and generous amount of ground black pepper. Add to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Transfer steaks to 4 plates. Tent with foil.

    Step 2

    Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; sauté 1 minute. Add wine, capers, and mustard; simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley. Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon over steaks.