Pregnancy Friendly Paleo Filet Mignon with Herb Butter
A perfectly seared filet mignon topped with melting herb butter is one of those meals that feels genuinely celebratory, and this version is built entirely from clean, wholesome ingredients that work beautifully during pregnancy. Iron-rich beef is one of the most important nutrients to prioritize right now, and a tender filet mignon is one of the most enjoyable ways to get it. The herb butter is made with ghee rather than conventional butter, blending fresh parsley, thyme, rosemary, and garlic into something aromatic and deeply satisfying without any processed additives to second-guess. Avocado oil handles the high-heat sear without smoking out your kitchen, and the cast iron-to-oven method means you get that gorgeous brown crust while still hitting a safe internal temperature — the recipe guides you to use an instant-read thermometer, which takes all the guesswork out of doneness. Resting the steaks before serving lets the juices redistribute so every bite stays incredibly juicy. It's an elegant, nourishing dinner that genuinely doesn't feel like it came with any compromises.
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2 servings
For the steaks
- 2 filet mignon steaks (6–8 oz each, about 1 ½ inches thick)
Ingredient noteCook all meat thoroughly when pregnant.
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
For the herb butter
- 3 tbsp ghee, softened to room temperature
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 20–30 minutes before cooking and pat them completely dry with paper towels. Season all sides evenly with the kosher salt and black pepper.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the softened ghee, parsley, thyme, rosemary, garlic, flaky sea salt, and lemon zest, if using. Stir until evenly mixed, then set aside at room temperature.
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