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.
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.
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.
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.