Name: B. Christopher's Petite Filet Mignon (6oz.) Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz Petite Filet Mignon; 1 tbs Olive Oil; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tbs Fresh Rosemary; 1 tbs Butter

La Nuit D’élégance at Lumen8 begins with an artful amuse bouche of house-cured Scottish salmon nestled atop delicate puff pastry, finished with crème fraîche, caviar, and a whisper of dill—an opening bite crafted to awaken the palate. The première course follows with a vibrant lobster salad, combining root vegetables, avocado, frisée, and parsley, all brightened by a Meyer lemon vinaigrette. This course is elevated by the refreshing precision of a Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Klamm Kabinett Riesling 2022. For the entrée, guests may select between two refined preparations. The prime filet is accompanied by confit potatoes, salsify, and shaved Brussels sprouts, all enriched with a deep Barolo glaze and paired with a Siduri Pinot Noir 2023. Alternatively, the Northwest truffle-spiked sturgeon offers a luxurious pairing of patty-pan squash and crisp crudité vegetables, finished with White Star caviar butter and complemented by a Bravium Chardonnay 2024. The evening concludes with a petite Viennese platter, a Lumen 8 signature creation featuring opera cake, macaroons, and peppermint cheesecake. This sweet finale is served alongside a classic Port, bringing the experience to a warm and indulgent close.

La Nuit D'élégance

Cerignola olives marinated in garlic rosemary olive oil

Olives

Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

Fresh avocado with lime, cilantro, and onion.

Guacamole

Remove the filet mignon from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking. This helps it cook more evenly.

Prepare the Steak

Rub the steak with olive oil and season generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.

Season the Steak

Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it's very hot. You can use cast iron for the best results.

Heat the Skillet

Place the filet mignon in the hot skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side without moving it, until a nice crust forms.

Cook the Steak

Flip the steak and add butter and fresh rosemary to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare, basting the steak with the melted butter.

Flip and Add Butter

Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute.

Rest the Steak

Slice and serve the filet mignon with your choice of sides.

Serve