Filet Mignon with Pistou and Green Salad
This lightly sauced steak with greens is so simple, but feels super fancy.
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 556kcal
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- ⅓ cup plus 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 4 5-ounce filet mignon steaks about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 5 ounces mixed baby lettuces
Instructions
- Make the pistou: place the garlic cloves in a small food processor, and mince. Add the basil and process again to chop, then add ⅓ cup of the olive oil, salt and pepper and blend until it becomes a bright green sauce.
- Season the steak generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large heavy skillet, such as cast iron, over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, and when the oil is hot, sear the steak for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium rare. Remove the steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- While the meat is resting, in a large bowl combine the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir to combine, add the lettuce and toss.
- Serve the filets with a drizzle of the pistou on top, and a couple of handfuls of the dressed mixed greens. Pass the rest of the pistou on the side for extra drizzling.
Nutrition
Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 4mg