Title: Filets with Tarragon Butter
Categories: Meats
Yield: 2 servings
4 tb Butter, softened
2 tb Finely minced shallots
-(about 2 whole)
1 t Dried tarragon
12 oz Filet of beef (2 pieces
-each, each 2" thick)
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1 t Olive oil
TO PREPARE THE TARRAGON BUTTER: Saute the shallots in 1 teaspoon
butter for 3-4 minutes, or until beginning to brown. Stir into the
remaining butter, along with the tarragon. Divide into two mounds;
flatten between sheets of wax paper. Place in the freezer.
TO COOK THE STEAKS: Preheat the oven to 400 F. Heat the oil in a
cast-iron skillet or oven-proof pan over high heat. Salt and pepper
the filets. Brown on all sides. Put the pan in the oven; bake for 5
minutes (for medium-rare). Let the steaks rest several hours before
serving. When ready to serve, top with Tarragon Butter.
