Filet mignon. Barefoot Contessa:4 (2") filets, tied (10oz),2T veg oil,2T fleur de sel,2T coarse crack blk pep,4T uns butter. Preheat oven 400. Heat cast-iron skillet high 5-7 min. Pat filets w/paper towels. Brush w/oil. Combine spices, roll filets in mix to adhere. Steaks to hot pan. Sear all sides, 2 min per. About 3 turns sear sides or 10 min. Pan from heat.Top each w/1T butter then to oven 8-12 min to 120 degrees rare,125 medium-rare. Steaks on platter, cover w/foil, rest 5-10 min.

Filet mignon. Barefoot Contessa:4 (2") filets, tied (10oz),2T veg oil,2T fleur de sel,2T coarse crack blk pep,4T uns butter. Preheat oven 400. Heat cast-iron skillet high 5-7 min. Pat filets w/paper towels. Brush w/oil. Combine spices, roll filets in mix to adhere. Steaks to hot pan. Sear all sides, 2 min per. About 3 turns sear sides or 10 min. Pan from heat.Top each w/1T butter then to oven 8-12 min to 120 degrees rare,125 medium-rare. Steaks on platter, cover w/foil, rest 5-10 min.