Sharing the special, festive dinner we all need on our Christmas tables – filet mignon with rosemary cream sauce & mushrooms. It’s an easy-to-follow recipe that you will absolutely want on your holiday menu! The steak is seared simply, the cream sauce is flavored with rich herbs and parmesan, and everything is topped with a really vibrant parsley topping!
WEEK OF CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS DAY 4! I’ve got such an exciting giveaway for you today, paired with the BEST Christmas main dish. I’m working with Sur La Table to gift a set of stainless steel Demeyere pans. Good stainless steel pans are essential in my kitchen! The skillet is perfect for searing meats like this filet mignon, and the saucepan is perfect for whipping up a sauce alongside.
They’re sold exclusively at Sur La Table, and I cannot wait for one of you to get your hands on them! I use them for both everyday cooking and creating really special meals.
And what better December meal than this filet mignon with rosemary cream sauce!? You’ll start off by searing the simply-seasoned steaks in the skillet, developing a really beautiful crust. Some mushrooms get cooked next, and then they’re combined with the steak, herbs, and a little butter to finish off cooking in the oven.
In the meantime, you’ll whip up the sauce. It’s a simple cream sauce flavored with shallots, crispy garlic, white wine, rosemary, and parmesan cheese. This is the very best holiday sauce to make your steak extra special and decadent. Yet it comes together so effortlessly.
I like to top things off with a vibrant gremolata, which is simply just a combination of parsley, lemon zest, and that crispy garlic that was used to infuse the sauce. It’s great for cutting some of the richness of the filet mignon and cream.
This filet mignon recipe is perfect if you’re cooking up a special dinner for two this season, but it can easily be made for a group of people. I’d suggest using a whole beef tenderloin instead of the filets. You can sear it the same way and just cook it for longer in the oven. The rosemary cream sauce multiples really well…it’ll just take a little longer to simmer down and thicken up.
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For all the details on how to enter the giveaway, head over to Instagram. We’ll be giving away an 11” Demeyere Essential5 Skillet and 3 qt Saucepan + Lid to one lucky winner (for all your upcoming holiday meals!!). For a bonus entry, make sure to leave a comment on this blog post below!
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PrintFilet Mignon with Rosemary Cream Sauce & Mushrooms
seared filet mignon steaks with a garlic-infused rosemary cream sauce, roasted mushrooms, and gremolata
servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 filet mignon steaks (6-8 oz each)
- kosher salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
- neutral cooking oil
- 12 oz sliced mushrooms (shiitake or portobello)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup packed parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Allow the steaks to sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Pat the steaks dry season really well with salt and freshly cracked pepper on both sides. Heat a stainless steel skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add enough oil to just coat the bottom. Once the oil is hot, place the steaks into the skillet. Sear until a browned crust forms, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the steaks out of the skillet and add the mushrooms, along with a little more oil. Cook over medium-high heat until starting to brown. Season well. Add the steak back to the skillet on top of the mushrooms. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter, 2 rosemary sprigs, and the thyme. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for about 10-12 minutes (145°F internal temp for medium), or until your desired doneness.
- Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook until golden and crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to a small bowl. Add the shallot to the sauce and cook for a few minutes until caramelized.
- Add the white wine to the saucepan. Simmer for a minute or so. Pour in the cream and add the remaining rosemary sprigs. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook until slightly thickened, but still spoonable.
- Add the parsley and lemon zest to the bowl of garlic and toss well.
- When the steak is done, remove the skillet from the oven and cover with foil. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Serve with the mushrooms, rosemary cream sauce, and parsley mixture over top.
Definitely will try this for December dinner party!
Hi Dottie! I’m so glad to hear. I hope you enjoy! -Kayla
It’s an amazing dish. Can’t wait to try.
Meal not just for special occasion ?
Sounds like a perfect dinner, yum!
Wood, this looks delish! I will definitely be making this for a holiday meal for 2!
Don’t cook filet/tenderloin often, so excited to have a new way to cook it when the time comes again!
This looks amazing !! If the tenderloin is used in place of the filet, how much longer should it stay in the oven??
My mouth is watering just from the photos!!! Can’t wait to try it ☺️
I can’t wait to try making this!! Looks AMAZING!
I stumbled upon this and just ?! Looks fabulous and I cannot wait to try it!
This sounds amazing. I can’t wait to make it! I’m
Yummm! … looks like the perfect addition to the Christmas week dinner meals!
Looks amazing. And demeyere pans are the best!!
This is such a perfect Sunday night dinner idea! Planning on making this tonight, can’t wait to see how this turns out!!
Perfection! ✨chefs kiss✨
This looks amazing. The rosemary cream sauce has me sold!!
This looks SO incredible. It’s almost midnight, but I want to eat it right now anyway!! ?
Was looking for a cream sauce that would pair well with steak and this looks ideal!
Looks amazing! I can’t wait to try!
This would be the perfect Christmas dinner for two, which is what I’m having this year ❤️
This recipe sounds and looks amazing!! Thanks for sharing this .. I’m gonna give this a try!! Happy holidays
Filet mignon can be easily over cooked, I love this method!
Going to the store ASAP!
Ugh yum ima need this STAT
Looks great!
Looks so good! Can’t wait to try this this week.
Looks amazing! Cant wait to try it!
Looks amazing!!! Perfect for Christmas Eve dinner !
This looks amazing! My hubby and I love steak and the sauce recipe is making my French taste buds sing! Can’t wait to make this in the Demeyere pans from Sur La Table! Lol ??
Love a good Filet! I was just telling my husband I wanted steak last night… Looking forward to making this over the week!
This will be perfect for Christmas eve dinner for the two of us! And we’ll be able to feast on the leftovers a week! Winner, winner, filet dinner!
We always do beef for Christmas.This would be perfect for our small intimate dinner this year.
Omg adding the rosemary is a game changer yess
Can’t wait to try this one over the holidays. Your recipes are always a hit in my house!
Looks great!!
This is Christmas on a plate! It has all of my favorite things! I can’t wait to try this!!
Looks amazing. Gonna have to try this.
Yummy! Certainly wouldn’t mind giving this tasty recipe a try! Looks perfect!
amazing!! Can’t wait to try
That sauce! ?
Nice to “meet” a fellow Demeyere fan. Very festive sauce to pair with the filet mignon.
We generally have Filet and Crabcakes for Christmas. This recipe and that sauce (!) will give a nice spin on an old favorite! Thanks for the recipe!
My boys love beef, especially this time of year!
I’m definitely trying this recipe since we are only having the kids instead of our big holiday party this year. My mouth is watering for this
Even though it’s early morning, I could eat that right now. It looks so delicious, and it’s not too complicated that even I could mage it. IG – @CleverGayle
Yes! Mushrooms makes any recipe better!
Definitely need to try this, it looks incredible!
This looks so amazing! I think will be our Christmas dinner this year!
What type of oil do you use? The recipe calls for a “neutral” oil. Would a safflower be ok? Would olive oil be out?
Have been looking for a holiday dinner and think this is it!
Looks incredible!
Couldn’t decide on an entree dish for christmas but this looks like a winner !
Can’t wait to try it tonight! The gremolata will sure be the perfect addition
delicious and sure to be a favorite meal
This looks like the perfect Christmas dinner!
This recipe looks so delicious. Can’t wait to try it
This looks so amazing!! Can’t wait to try!
This looks so amazing! I’m going to attempt this, I only hope it looks half as good as yours does!
I bet that rosemary cream sauce ties everything together beautifully <3
I can’t wait to make this!
Wow this looks so amazing and delicious. Perfect for a romantic or family meal. Thank you for sharing.
Wow this looks absolutely scrumptious! This would be such a romantic meal or any celebration. Thank you for sharing.
This looks so delicious. Great instructions. I’m definitely going to make this!
This is going to be perfect for Christmas dinner and New Years! Great way to celebrate the holiday season!
Wow, I need to make this!
This looks beyond delicious!! This is a dish I am definitely going to try!
This looks delicious!
i’ll have to make this for date night soon ! looks fancy and delicious
You’ve inspired me again with your delicious elegant meals!
Wow ? This looks DELISH ?
This looks so good! My mouth is watering!
This looks fantastic! Can’t wait to make this tomorrow !!!!
Can’t wait to try! ?
Oh, wow! That sauce sounds so good!
This will become a family favorite! Something special to end the year with.
This looks incredible! I love mushrooms but still haven’t found a mouthwatering way to prepare them at home. This may be the ticket!
Hey Kayla! My name is Madeline Martinez and I’m a 19 year old self taught cook! I’ve made a bunch of your recipes (Lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry syrup, raspberry lemon ricotta cupcakes, and tai curry meatballs are some of my favs) and my family and friends have loved it! Right now I’m a first year college student but I still have been finding the time and resources to cook some meals at my dorm’s floor kitchen! I only have 1 pan right now that I’m borrowing from my R.A. so the giveaway would be amazing! Thank you so much for your recipes!
Love everything about this and can’t wait to try this recipe! The Rosemary’s Cream sound amazing!
So festive! This one is right up my alley. Can’t wait to try.
ok I have filet mignons and was going to make a whiskey cream sauce…. but THIS sounds amazing!
Steak and mushrooms- the perfect pair!
This looks delicious!
You got me at garlic infused rosemary cream sauce 🙂
Love steak and rosemary!
Yum!! Looks delicious!!
Looks delicious!
Lovely dish/ flavors ??
This looks amazing ?
Yum!
Yessssssss please ??? Ingredients now added to shopping list. Yum!
Wow this looks amazing!
This is absolutely amazing for the perfect dinner!!
This looks incredible! I can’t wait to make this for a date night!
Wow this looks amazing! This would be perfect for our next stay home date night. Great timing!
This looks yummy… trying to get them pans
I can’t wait to make this!
So much flavor!!!
I’m literally drooling looking at this! Looks so delicious!!
Found my Christmas dinner to make this year! Looks so yummers!!
Amazing!
Looks sooooooo delicious!!!
Going to make this next weekend! Looks delicious. ?
Perfect holiday meal for two! So excited to give this a try!
Look amazing! I love rosemary so much.
Xmas Eve dinner is officially planned!
Looks so delish! My husband will love this so much!
Looks amazing and beautiful photography- can’t wait to try this!
This looks heavenly. I can’t wait to make it this weekend!
This!! Looks like a perfect Christmas eve meal.
This looks incredible!!
This pan seared filet mignon looks amazing, especially with the creamy herb sauce!!! I plan on making this over the weekend as a pre-Christmas feast. Can’t wait to try it out! Your recipes are always great!!
I wsnt to make this.
Looks awesome!
This looks absolutely amazing!