Romantic Valentines Dinner: Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Black Garlic Butter
If you are planning a romantic valentines dinner at home, this filet mignon with blue cheese black garlic butter delivers restaurant-level elegance without stress. The combination of tender steak, rich butter, savory blue cheese, and sweet umami black garlic creates a luxurious, intimate meal perfect for celebrating love.
What Is Black Garlic?
Black garlic is aged garlic that becomes soft, dark, and naturally sweet with deep umami flavor. It is prized for both taste and wellness benefits, including:
- High antioxidant content that supports heart health
- Smooth, mellow flavor that enhances butter and steak
- Gentle digestion compared to raw garlic
When blended into butter, black garlic creates a silky, gourmet topping ideal for special occasions like Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 2 filet mignon steaks (6 to 8 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons I Love Black Garlic Organic Purée or mashed Organic Peeled Cloves
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary, finely chopped
Instructions
- Bring filets to room temperature. Pat dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Mix butter, black garlic, blue cheese, and herbs in a small bowl until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear steaks for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply browned.
- Lower heat and cook to preferred doneness.
- Top hot steaks with black garlic butter and let rest for 5 minutes.
Tips & Variations
- Extra Romantic: Add a splash of red wine to the pan and reduce for a quick sauce.
- Creamier Butter: Whip butter before mixing for a lighter texture.
- No Blue Cheese: Substitute goat cheese or Parmesan.
- High Protein: Serve with roasted asparagus or a simple arugula salad.
Product Highlight
This romantic steak recipe is elevated with I Love Black Garlic, crafted in small batches using organic garlic for exceptional flavor and antioxidant quality. Our black garlic purée blends effortlessly into butter for gourmet results at home. Shop I Love Black Garlic here.
Recipe Metadata
- Total Servings: 2
- Calories per Serving: Approx. 520
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Author: I Love Black Garlic
- Cuisine: American
- Dietary Classification: Gluten-free
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