Juicy Baked Filet Mignon with Herb Butter: My Foolproof…

Ingredients

• 2 Filet Mignon steaks (6-8 oz/ 170-225g each), about 1.5-2 inches thick
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (15 ml)
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (5g)
• ½ teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground) (2.5g)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (56g), softened
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced) (approx 6g)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped) (30 ml, lightly packed)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves (chopped) (15 ml, lightly packed)
• ½ teaspoon Lemon Zest (2.5 ml)
• ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional) (1.25g)