Dairy Free Herb-Crusted Filet Mignon

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

4.9

(10)

Few cuts of beef feel as special-occasion as filet mignon, and this version delivers serious restaurant energy right from your own kitchen. A fragrant paste of rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic, and a touch of turmeric gets pressed onto each steak before it finishes roasting, building a deeply aromatic crust that looks as impressive as it tastes. The entire recipe relies on olive oil rather than butter, so every step — from the initial sear to the oven finish — is completely free of dairy without any substitutions or workarounds needed. Searing the filets in a screaming-hot skillet first locks in a gorgeous mahogany crust, and the oven roast brings the center to a perfect medium-rare without drying anything out. A five-minute rest lets the juices redistribute, and a pinch of flaky sea salt at the end ties the whole thing together. Lemon wedges on the side add a bright, clean finish that cuts through the richness of the beef beautifully. This is the kind of dish that makes guests assume you trained somewhere fancy — no one has to know how straightforward it actually was.

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Ingredients

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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