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Perfect Filets Mignons with Horseradish Sauce Recipe for Two

This delicious recipe for two showcases perfectly seared, oven-finished filets mignons paired with a rich, creamy horseradish sauce. Ideal for a cozy dinner, this steak recipe balances tender meat with a tangy, savory topping.
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Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • 10-inch skillet (oven-safe)
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 5 teaspoons vegetable oil divided
  • 2 8-ounce center-cut filets mignons, 1½ to 2 inches thick
  • ¼ teaspoon table salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove minced

Instructions
 

  • Move your oven rack to the lower-middle position. Place a baking sheet on the rack and preheat the oven to 450°F. As the oven heats, pour 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil into a 10-inch skillet and heat over high until the oil just starts to smoke.
  • While the skillet heats, pat the steaks dry. Rub each filet with ½ teaspoon oil, then season all sides with the salt and pepper. Carefully place the steaks into the skillet and sear without shifting them until deeply browned, around 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the browned steaks to the heated baking sheet in the oven. Roast until an internal temperature of 120 to 125°F is reached for medium-rare doneness, approximately 4 minutes. Move the steaks to a plate, loosely cover them with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • As the steaks rest, prepare the horseradish sauce by mixing sour cream, horseradish, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a bowl. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Serve the steaks alongside generous spoonfuls of the horseradish sauce.

Notes

  • Make sure to let the skillet get very hot before searing the steaks to achieve a proper crust.
  • For a slightly more cooked steak, extend roasting time by 1–2 minutes until reaching your desired doneness.
  • Freshly minced garlic gives a brighter flavor, but pre-minced garlic can be used in a pinch.
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