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sliced steak with cilantro steak butter on top

Restaurant Steak Recipe with Cilantro Steak Butter

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 1105kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Find out how to cook filet mignon just like they do at restaurants, and have the best steak dinner ever!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Equipment

Ingredients

For the Cilantro Steak Butter

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter room temperature (½ stick)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

For the Steaks

  • 2 (8-ounce) filet mignon steaks worth the splurge!
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 4 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (½ stick)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix the softened unsalted butter with the garlic and cilantro. Roll into a log on plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
    ¼ cup unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
    cilantro steak butter wrapped in plastic wrap.
  • Season each filet on both sides with salt and pepper. You want about 1 teaspoon of seasoning per side. It may seem like a lot, but it's the right amount.
    2 (8-ounce) filet mignon steaks, 4 teaspoons kosher salt, 4 teaspoons ground black pepper
    a hand seasoning filet mignon with salt and pepper on a white plate.
  • Heat the remaining ¼ cup of unsalted butter and the olive oil in a skillet (cast iron works best but isn't required) to a screaming hot temperature. Sear the filets in a screaming hot pan for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until a nice brown crust has formed.
    ¼ cup unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • While the steak is searing, spoon the butter and oil over each filet to give it a butter bath as it cooks.
    a spoon basting 2 filet mignon with butter in a cast iron skillet.
  • Once both sides are seared, transfer the steaks to a baking sheet and bake in the center of the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until 135°F for medium-rare. If you prefer a more well-done steak, you can cook it for a few minutes longer.
    2 seared filet mignon in a baking pan with tongs.
  • Place a slice of the chilled cilantro butter on top of each steak prior to serving, while it's still hot. The butter will melt and make the steak extra delicious!
    A filet mignon steak with butter and broccoli on a plate.

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Notes

  • For this restaurant steak recipe, we prefer to cook it to medium-rare. That means the internal temperature should be about 135°F. Use a meat thermometer to check the steak's internal temperature as you cook. If you prefer to cook your steak to more of a medium or even well-done temp, leave it in the oven for a few more minutes.
  • Steak Temperature Guide: 
    • For rare steak: 125-130°F
    • For medium-rare steak: 130-140°F
    • For medium steak: 140-150°F
    • For medium-well steak: 150-160°F
    • For well-done steak: 160-165°F
Storage: Store filet mignon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filet | Calories: 1105kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 103g | Saturated Fat: 50g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 38g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 281mg | Sodium: 4770mg | Potassium: 771mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1467IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 6mg