Peanut 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 herb-crusted version delivers a restaurant-worthy result right from your own kitchen. A fragrant paste of fresh rosemary, thyme, parsley, and garlic gets pressed onto each seared steak before a quick roast in a hot oven, building layers of flavor that are genuinely hard to beat. The addition of ground turmeric gives the crust a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue that makes the finished plate look almost too pretty to eat. Searing the filets in a screaming-hot skillet first — including the edges — locks in the juices and creates that deep, caramelized crust that makes every bite so satisfying. A short rest on the cutting board lets the temperature climb just enough to hit that perfect medium-rare sweet spot. Since every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of peanuts or peanut-derived oils, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden allergens sneaking into your dinner. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and a squeeze of lemon, and this is the kind of meal that earns serious compliments.

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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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