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Dry-Brined Pan-Seared Beef Filet Mignon with Charred Zucchini
A dry-brined beef filet mignon with a crisp seared crust, served with skillet-charred zucchini. A dinner idea with ingredients and cooking steps in one place.
≈ 145 kcal/100 g · ≈ 507 kcal/serving
45 minMediumFusion
For meat, fish and egg dishes, verify the stated internal temperature with a food thermometer. Official temperature chart↗
Ingredients
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Beef filet mignon170 g · 1 boneless steak, about 1½ inches thick
Zucchini170 g
Neutral cooking oil7 ml
Kosher salt1.5 g
Ground black pepper0.3 g
Cookware and utensils
Heavy skillet
Tongs
Instant-read thermometer
Wire rack or plate
Directions
01
Pat the steak dry and season every surface with salt.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 boneless steak, about 1½ inches thick; Kosher salt — 1.5 g
Action
Season
Time
2 min
Temperature
Room temperature
02
Place the salted steak uncovered on a rack or plate in the refrigerator.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 boneless steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Dry-brine
Time
20 min
Temperature
Refrigerated
03
Remove the steak from the refrigerator and let it stand while the skillet heats.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 boneless steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Temper
Time
5 min
Temperature
Room temperature
04
Heat the skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
Products
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Action
Heat
Time
4 min
Temperature
Medium-high heat
05
Coat the steak with oil and place it in the skillet.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 boneless steak, about 1½ inches thick; Neutral cooking oil — 7 ml
Action
Place
Time
1 min
Temperature
Medium-high heat
06
Sear the first side without moving the steak until a firm crust forms.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 boneless steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Sear
Time
4 min
Temperature
Medium-high heat
07
Turn the steak and sear the second side until the thermometer reads 145°F/63°C.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 boneless steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Cook
Time
5 min
Temperature
Medium heat; final internal temperature 145°F/63°C
08
Transfer the steak to a plate and rest it for 5 minutes.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 boneless steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Rest
Time
5 min
Temperature
Resting
09
Sear the zucchini cut-side down in the same skillet until charred and tender.
Products
Zucchini — 170 g
Action
Char
Time
8 min
Temperature
Medium-high heat
10
Serve the whole rested steak with the zucchini.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 boneless steak, about 1½ inches thick; Zucchini — 170 g
Action
Serve
Time
1 min
Temperature
Warm
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