Citric Acid Free Herb-Crusted Filet Mignon
Few cuts of beef feel as special-occasion as filet mignon, and this herb-crusted version delivers that steakhouse experience right in your own kitchen. A fragrant paste of rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic, and a touch of turmeric gets pressed onto each seared filet before a quick roast in a screaming-hot oven — the result is a golden, aromatic crust over a perfectly tender, blush-pink center. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, this kind of recipe is a genuine find, since so many restaurant sauces and marinades sneak in citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of that additive, so you can cook and eat with full confidence. The sear-then-roast method builds deep, savory flavor without relying on anything acidic, and the optional lemon wedges at the end are easy to skip entirely without losing a thing. A five-minute rest after the oven is the only patience required, and it makes all the difference for juicy, even slices. This is the kind of dinner that feels indulgent but is honestly simpler to pull off than it looks.
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4 servings
- 4 filet mignon steaks (about 6 oz each, 1 ½ inches thick)
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¾ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
For the herb crust
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For serving
- flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the filets dry with paper towels, then season all over with the kosher salt and black pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes while you prepare the herb crust.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic, turmeric, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Stir until the mixture forms a coarse, cohesive paste.
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