Filet mignon is delicious and also a little romantic, don’t you think? This recipe for rosemary and garlic crusted filet mignon is the perfect dish when preparing a date night meal at home and will impress your significant other.

This months Whole Foods Market Ambassador theme is all about their dry aged steaks. With Valentines Day just around the corner, avoid the long wait and crowded restaurant by celebrating at home with this delicious steak dinner.

Whole Foods Market’s steaks are aged for 14-21 days in-house. Humidity and temperature are controlled during this process. You can see it in person if you drop by your local store, many of them have cases with glass on the sales floor.

The aging process concentrates the steak’s natural flavor while also reducing the moisture content. Enzymes also break down the fibers on a microscopic level, which imparts a tender character. Dry aged steaks cook slightly faster, so make sure you’re monitoring the internal cooking temperature; 130-135 degrees for medium rare, and 140-145 for medium.

I wish to thank Whole Foods Market for supplying me with a gift card to purchase the ingredients for this recipe.

Rosemary and Garlic Crusted Filet

Rosemary and Garlic Crusted Filet Mignon

2 Beef Filet Mignon
2 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary, chopped
2 Cloves Fresh Garlic, chopped
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Dash of Salt and Pepper

Heat grill or desired pan of choice for cooking. Drizzle both sides of steak with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Combine chopped rosemary and garlic together.

Rub garlic and rosemary mixture around steak and place on grill.

Rosemary and Garlic Crusted Filet

You will want to make sure your grill is hot enough to get a good sear on the steak when placed in your pan or on the grill.

Let your steak develop a seared crust on the grill before moving or flipping it. If you try to lift the meat before it is ready, it will stick to the grates or pan and tear when trying to move it.

Cook steak to desired temperature of doneness as listed above.

Add whatever side dishes you like to complete the meal.

I recommend a classic baked potato and Whole Foods Market asparagus which comes ready to cook.

Roasted Asparagus

Just toss with some olive oil and place on roasting pan. Roast at 425 for 15 minutes or until tender.

If you love a little surf and turf try this recipe for Herb Roasted Lobster and Steak from Whole Foods Market.