No-Grill Steak

E: Here is the no-grill steak recipe that we made while you were here visiting. I will NEVER make steak the same way again. Not only is it much easier than grilling, it actually tastes better. I loveeee making this recipe. It's based on making 2 filet mignons but you can pretty much apply it to any cut of steak you are making



Ingredients:
filet mignon - 2, 8 ounce filets
kosher salt - 4 teaspoons
freshly cracked pepper - 4 teaspoons
butter - 1 stick
olive oil - 1 tablespoon
garlic - 2 cloves, chopped
parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped
thyme - 1 tablespoon, chopped
lemon zest - 1 teaspoon

Directions:

1. Take 1/2 stick of butter, softened, and mix well with the peeled, chopped garlic, the chopped herbs, and the lemon zest. Form into a log and refrigerate. (I usually mix all the ingredients together and then roll the log of butter in the mixture)
2. Generously season the filet's with salt and pepper, approximately 1 teaspoon of seasoning per side.
3. Heat the remainder of the butter (1/2 stick) and the olive oil in a cast iron skillet to a screaming hot temperature
4. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Sear the filets in a screaming hot pan for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until a nice brown crust has formed.
5. While the steak is searing, continue to spoon the residual butter in the pan on top of the meat while it's cooking.
6. Once both sides are seared, place in the center of the oven for about 6-8 minutes, depending upon how thick your steak is. In the last minute of cooking, take the log of compound butter and slice a nice thick piece to place on top.