pan seared filet mignon

prep time:  tbd
cook time:  tbd
servings:  4

ingredients:
4 6 - 8-ounce center cut beef tenderloin steaks
1 tablespoon olive oil
fresh cracked pepper
sea salt
1 3.5-ounce container culinary circle flavored butter

steps:
1.  brush steaks with olive oil.  season with cracked pepper and salt.

2.  heat a large oven-proof skillet over high heat.  place steaks in skillet and sear about 3 minutes per side until a crust forms.

3.  transfer skillet to a preheated 450 degree oven and bake according to time chart (see below).

4.  remove from oven and cover with foil, allowing steaks to rest for 5 minutes.  serve steaks with a dollop of butter

time chart:
rare:  4 - 6 minutes
medium rare:  6 - 8 minutes
medium:  8 - 10 minutes

note:  if you don't have an oven-proof skillet, transfer steaks to a baking sheet