Parisian Style Filet Mignon

This Parisian Style recipe for filet mignon is to die for.

It is so easy to cook, takes just minutes and will impress anyone.

Pair it with a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot (We celebrated with the Stag's Leap, 2006 Merlot). The cause for celebration? Opening a bottle of Stag's Leap is celebration enough!

Claudia's Parisian Filet Mignon

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes

Filet mignon
2 tbsp chopped mushrooms
2 tbsp chooped shallots
2 tbsp brandy
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
salt
pepper

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Pat down the filets with a paper towel. Sprinkle salt and pepper liberally on both sides.

Heat saute pan on medium high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter to pan.

Chop 2 tbsp of shallots, 2 tbsp mushrooms and and sprinkle them on top of the filets.

Add filets to pan for 6 minutes.

Flip filets over, add 2 tbsp brandy.

Cook an additional 6 minutes for medium.

Serve with pan scrapings of shallots and mushrooms on top of filets.


Recipe adapted from Barefoot Contessa's Barefoot in Paris.