Filet Mignon Cooked in the Oven. Start with room-temperature meat. Season well with salt and pepper. Heat pan at medium heat up to the smoke point. Add oil and you’ll see a reasonable amount of smoke coming off the skillet. Lay down the meat with confidence. Avoid touching or flipping to achieve the proper sear. Cook on the first side 3-4 mins.
Thickness: Filet mignon steaks come in a range of thicknesses from 1/2 inch up to 3 inches. Avoid the thinner steaks! The best filet mignon will be at a minimum 1.5 inches thick, preferably 2 inches thick. Color: Choose bright red steak, which means that it’s fresh. Avoid ones that are brown or have dark spots.
This whole pan seared filet mignon dinner serves two (with leftovers!) and is 10 net carbs per serving. Kim is a self taught cook with over 30 years experience in the kitchen.
For proper cooking, it’s always better to go with a thicker cut, so aim for a 6-8 oz filet mignon which is at least an inch thick. 10 oz – extra large filet about 2 ¼ – 2 ½ inches thick I wouldn’t get a petite filet because the margin for error in cooking is pretty small.