Filet Mignon with Poached Egg – The Perfect Filet Mignon Recipe

There’s one and only one ingredient in making the perfect steak, and that’s having the best possible piece of beef available. A cut that’s aged perfectly, marbled well and cooked simply will give stunning results each and every time. Anything less and you’ll be forced to resort to fancy seasoning or sauces to make it palatable, let alone something to swoon over. This filet mignon recipe has all of those factors tied up.

I’m not saying that you can’t make exceptional meals with not-quite perfect beef, but for the true steak lover, there really is very little to it. Save the lesser cuts for stew, for the good stuff, just sear it off and enjoy it.

Such is the case with this dish, which uses an amazing Filet Mignon from Certified Steak and Seafood.  The entire dish is beef, salt, pepper and a poached egg… You could leave the egg off, but I can’t think of a better compliment to a perfect filet myself.

Yield: 1 serving

Filet Mignon with Poached Egg - The Perfect Filet Mignon Recipe

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) Filet Mignon
• Coarse salt and pepper to taste
• Oil, for cooking
• 1 egg, poached (See notes)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Heat an oven proof skillet with approximately 2 Tablespoons of oil over medium high heat. Pat Fillet dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
2. When oil is hot, place beef in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until deeply browned. Flip and cook for an additional two minutes. Transfer to oven and cook to desired doneness. (About 6 minutes for medium rare, but adjust this to your preferences.)
3. Remove from oven and place steak on a warm plate. Cover with foil and allow to rest while poaching an egg. Remove foil, top steak with poached egg and serve.

Notes

If you are new to poaching eggs, check out this article by Deb at Smitten Kitchen or check out this video on egg poaching from Slashfood. It may seem daunting at first, but it really is easy once you get the hang of it. And remember, fresher is better for poaching!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 196Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 444mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 6g

Sound good?  Of course it does! This is an amazing cut, served in what I consider as the most appropriate method. (Though some would argue that herbed butter is the way to go with a fillet.) Hurry and go grab yourself a few of these wonderful pieces of beef.

From the Manufacturer:

Buttery Prime Angus Filet Mignon

If there was ever a steak that you will believe can “melt in your mouth” the Certified Steak and Seafood Prime Angus Filet Mignon is it. With a delectable almost sweet beef flavor, and a strong buttery undertone that only Prime Angus offers, it has to be tasted to be believed.

Each Prime Angus filet is slow aged, custom cut and trimmed for consistency in color and quality. It is a flavor you will remember long after your meal is over. Great accompanied by grilled root vegetables and horseradish mashed potatoes.

Chilean Sea Bass

A popular favorite in restaurants across America, the best Chilean Sea Bass now comes to your table courtesy Certified Steak and Seafood. Harvested and processed under close inspection of the National Marine Fishery Service, this soft, tender and smooth fish is a smart and healthy purchase. Impress your family or give as a memorable gift. Facts: Easy to Cook, Wild Caught, 3rd Party Certified, Product of Chile

What I would have done differently had I thought of it at the time:

Nothing. Not one single thing.

This sponsorship is brought to you by Certified Steak & Seafood Company who we have partnered with for this promotion.

About Certified Steak and Seafood:

Our commitment to our customers is simple: Offer the highest quality products at the best price and back it with a 100% guarantee. We source directly with no ‘middle man’ making our supply chain the shortest in the industry. This allows us to maintain the highest quality standards all the way to your plate. On top of this, we sample all products at the moment of final packaging and have a world-renowned laboratory test for various types of adulteration or contamination. This ensures that the food you purchase from us is pure and safe.

Certified Steak and Seafood Company was formed by the three Frisch boys, Mark, Adam, and Steven; all of whom thought that everyone should be able to buy the highest quality steaks and seafood direct. The brothers experience comes from a three generation family owned wholesale company that is one of the largest seafood importers in America.

They have vast experience in sourcing and selling high quality seafood and meat products to the commercial trade — and bring you the same grade of products fine restaurants, resorts, hotels, and high-end retail stores demand – and at a direct price that gives you tremendous value for every purchase.