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Smoked Sea Salt and Roasted Shallot-Crusted Filet Mignon with a Porcini Mushroom Confit Butter

Filet Mignon with Porcini Mushroom Confit

Indulge in a succulent filet mignon topped with a rich porcini mushroom confit and caramelized shallots for a gourmet dining experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 6 oz Filet mignon steaks
  • 4 Shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
  • 1 cup Porcini mushrooms, rehydrated and chopped
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add the sliced shallots and cook until they are caramelized, about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. In a bowl, combine the cooled shallots with smoked sea salt, chopped thyme, and ½ cup softened butter. Mix until well blended. Set aside.
  4. Season filet mignon steaks generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  5. In an oven-safe skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Once the butter is hot and bubbling, add the seasoned filet mignon steaks. Sear each side for about 3-4 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms.
  6. Carefully spread the shallot-butter mixture evenly over the top of each steak.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the steaks for about 8-10 minutes for medium-rare, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy (130°F for medium-rare).
  8. While the steaks are roasting, prepare the porcini mushroom confit. In a small saucepan, combine rehydrated and chopped porcini mushrooms, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  9. Once the steaks are done, remove them from the oven and let them rest for about 5 minutes.
  10. To serve, place each filet mignon on a plate, spoon the porcini mushroom confit over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a twist, try adding a splash of red wine to the porcini confit for added flavor.