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Filets with Tarragon Butter

Ingredients
4 tablespoon butter, softened
2 tablespoon shallots, finely minced
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
12 oz filet of beef (2 pieces)(2 inches thick)
1 salt, to taste
1 pepper to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions:

TO PREPARE THE TARRAGON BUTTER: Saute the shallots in 1 teaspoon butter for 3-4 minutes, or until beginning to brown. Stir into the remaining butter, along with the tarragon.
Divide into two mounds; flatten between sheets of wax paper.
Place in the freezer.

TO COOK THE STEAKS: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet or oven-proof pan over high heat.
salt and pepper the filets.
Brown on all sides.
Put the pan in the oven; bake for 5 minutes (for medium-rare).
Let the steaks rest several hours before serving.
When ready to serve, top with Tarragon Butter.


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