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Cracked Fennel Seed and Calamansi-Crusted Filet Mignon with a Horseradish-Dill Butter

Cracked Fennel Seed and Calamansi-Crusted Filet Mignon with a Horseradish-Dill Butter

A gourmet filet mignon recipe featuring a unique crust of cracked fennel seeds and calamansi, topped with a flavorful horseradish-dill butter.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 steaks Filet mignon steaks (6-8 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon Cracked fennel seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Calamansi juice (or substitute with lime juice)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Horseradish-Dill Butter Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (finely chopped)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, prepared horseradish, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  2. Transfer the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap, shape it into a log, and wrap tightly. Refrigerate until firm.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Season the filet mignon steaks on both sides with salt and black pepper. Rub the calamansi juice over each steak, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  5. Sprinkle the cracked fennel seeds over the top of the steaks, pressing gently to adhere.
  6. In an oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned filet mignon steaks to the skillet. Sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the steaks for an additional 5-7 minutes for medium-rare, or adjust the time according to your preferred doneness.
  8. Remove the steaks from the oven and let them rest for about 5 minutes. Slice the chilled horseradish-dill butter into rounds and place a piece on top of each filet mignon just before serving.

Notes

For an extra kick, consider adding a dash of hot sauce to the horseradish-dill butter.