Pan-Seared French Tenderloin with Garlic Crust
A classic French dish, seared to perfection with a savory garlic crust. Serve with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- ●4 (1-inch thick steaks) tenderFilet mignon or beef tenderloin works well
- ●4 cloves garlicMinced
- ●1 cup fryAll-purpose flour for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Season the tenderloin steaks with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the tenderloin steaks for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned.
- 5
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the steaks reach your desired level of doneness.
- 6
While the steaks are cooking, mix the minced garlic and flour in a small bowl.
- 7
Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the garlic-flour mixture over the steaks.
- 8
Return the skillet to the oven and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant and the steaks are cooked through.
- 9
Remove the steaks from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.