Description
A romantic Valentine’s dinner for two featuring love bites, perfect for a cozy and intimate evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz filet mignon (2 steaks)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1 cup steamed asparagus
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Season the steaks with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear the steaks for 3 minutes per side.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the pan, basting the steaks.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for 5-7 minutes for medium-rare.
- Remove the steaks and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Plate the steaks with mashed potatoes and asparagus.
- Drizzle with pan sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- Let the steaks rest to retain juices.
- Substitute vegetables based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared and oven-finished
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: valentine dinner, romantic meal, steak dinner, love bites, date night