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Butter-Basted Pan-Seared Beef Filet Mignon with Zucchini
A one-person beef filet mignon seared in a skillet, basted with butter, and served with browned zucchini. A quick dinner idea, ready in 30 minutes.
≈ 164 kcal/100 g · ≈ 591 kcal/serving
30 minMediumFusion
For meat, fish and egg dishes, verify the stated internal temperature with a food thermometer. Official temperature chart↗
Ingredients
Units
Base quantities are stored for one person and recalculated automatically.
Beef filet mignon170 g · 1 steak, about 1½ inches thick
Zucchini170 g
Unsalted butter14 g
Neutral cooking oil5 ml
Kosher salt1.5 g
Ground black pepper0.3 g
Cookware and utensils
Heavy skillet
Tongs
Instant-read thermometer
Cutting board
Directions
01
Pat the steak dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1½ inches thick; Kosher salt — 1.5 g; Ground black pepper — 0.3 g
Action
Season
Time
2 min
Temperature
Room temperature
02
Heat the skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water evaporates immediately.
Products
No products at this step
Action
Heat
Time
3 min
Temperature
Medium-high heat
03
Add the oil and place the steak in the skillet.
Products
Neutral cooking oil — 5 ml; Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Sear
Time
1 min
Temperature
Medium-high heat
04
Sear the steak without moving it until the underside is deeply browned.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Brown
Time
3 min
Temperature
Medium-high heat
05
Turn the steak, add the butter, and tilt the skillet slightly.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1½ inches thick; Unsalted butter — 14 g
Action
Turn
Time
1 min
Temperature
Medium heat
06
Spoon the foaming butter over the steak repeatedly until the thermometer reads 145°F/63°C.
Products
Unsalted butter — 14 g; Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Baste
Time
5 min
Temperature
Medium heat; final internal temperature 145°F/63°C
07
Transfer the steak to the cutting board and rest it for 5 minutes.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Rest
Time
5 min
Temperature
Resting
08
Cook the zucchini in the same skillet until browned and tender.
Products
Zucchini — 170 g
Action
Sauté
Time
8 min
Temperature
Medium-high heat
09
Place the whole rested steak beside the zucchini and serve.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1½ inches thick; Zucchini — 170 g
Action
Serve
Time
1 min
Temperature
Warm
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