Filets with Tarragon Butter

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter softened
• 2 tablespoons shallots finely minced
• 1 teaspoon tarragon leaves
• 12 ounces beef
• filet mignon
• 1 x salt to taste
• 1 x black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

1. TO PREPARE THE TARRAGON BUTTER: Saute the shallots in 1 teaspoon butter for 3 to 4 minutes, or until beginning to brown.
2. Stir into the remaining butter, along with the tarragon.
3. Divide into two mounds; flatten between sheets of wax paper.
4. Place in the freezer.
5. TO COOK THE STEAKS:
6. Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
7. Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet or oven-proof pan over high heat.
8. Salt and pepper the filets.
9. Brown on all sides.
10. Put the pan in the oven; bake for 5 minutes (for medium-rare).
11. Let the steaks rest for 10 minutes covered with foil before serving.
12. When ready to serve, top with Tarragon Butter.