Pan-Seared Filet Mignon With Caper Sauce |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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I got this as a free recipe card at a local food store(Hart's) it looks delish. Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
3 (4 ounce) filet mignon steaks |
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided |
1/4 cup chopped shallot |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2/3 cup red wine (such as cabernet sauvignon) |
2 tablespoons dijon-style mustard |
2 tablespoons capers |
chopped tomato (optional) |
Directions:
1. Sprinkle salt and pepper over steaks.Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks to skillet and cook 4 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Remove from skillet: keep warm.
2. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium-high heat and add shallots and garlic. Sauté 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Add wine, mustard and capers; simmer until slightly thickened,about 5 minutes. Spoon sauce over steaks. Garnish with chopped tomato,if desired.
3. NOTE: If preferred, substitute beef broth for the red wine called for in this recipe.
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