5-star Filet Mignon

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (4 -6 lb) whole filet mignon (tenderloin, untrimmed)
• 1 bunch fresh rosemary
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Recipe

• 1 using a paring knife, clean and trim all silverback from the tenderloin.
• 2 using a chef's knife cut away the point, or thin part of the loin. (i reserve this piece for anyone who wants a well done piece of meat or julienne it later to make a kick-ass gourmet cheesesteak).
• 3 cut the remaining loin into steaks approximately 1 and 1/2 inches thick.
• 4 arrange the steaks on a plate and return to refrigerator.
• 5 separate the rosemary leaves from the sprigs.
• 6 using a chef's knife cut the rosemary into 1/4 inch pieces.
• 7 combine the rosemary with 4 tablespoons of kosher salt in a ramekin, and cover with plastic. shake for one minute to combine.
• 8 remove steaks from fridge.
• 9 pat steaks dry with a clean paper towel.
• 10 generously season one side of the steaks with the rosemary-salt and some freshly ground black pepper.
• 11 repeat steps 9 and 10 for the other side.
• 12 to prepare on grill:.
• 13 preheat grill to highest possible temperature. lower to temp to high. place steaks on grill and cook for 6 minutes on one side. using tongs, turn steaks and cook for 5 minutes on other side for medium rare. remove steaks from heat and allow to rest 4 minutes. slice each steak and arrange the pieces in an overlapping manner. sprinkle with fleur-de-sel and serve with desired sides.
• 14 to prepare on stove.
• 15 heat a dry fry pan over high heat for 5 minutes. add 2 tablespoons olive oil to pan. follow directions above.
• 16 bon appetit.