Johnny Vegas' fillet steak flambé | Jamie Oliver recipes (2024)

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How to cook a fillet steak with Jamie Oliver? ›

What works for me every time is taking the fillet out of the bag, quickly patting it with kitchen paper then rolling it in olive oil and putting it on the hottest part of the barbecue to give it colour. Rub it with a chilled knob of butter as you cook it for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning every minute.

If you notice one steak is a little thicker than the other, cook it for an extra 30 seconds in the pan on each side. For rare, cook for 3-4 min max on each side. For medium-rare, cook for 4-5 min on each side. For medium, cook for 5-6 min on each side.

For a thicker steak i.e. a 2 inch fillet it is better to brown the steak quickly in a hot frying pan and then transfer it to the oven to finish the cooking. Pre-heat the oven to 180 – 190 0C / 350 – 375 0C / gas mark 5 and cook for 10 minutes for rare, 15 minutes for medium and 20 minutes for well done.

Best cooking fat for steak

Flavourless oils like sunflower, vegetable or groundnut work best, and once the steak is searing you can add butter to the pan for flavour.

Step 1Remove your fillet steak at least half an hour before cooking. Take it out of its packaging and pat dry with paper towel. Step 2 Season your steak generously with salt and pepper, and rub a little oil, or even goose fat or beef dripping, over the steak so it's covered in a thin layer.

Use a heavy-based frying pan (such as a cast iron) or a griddle pan. The retain the heat well, so the pan won't go too cold when you add the steak to the pan. Cast iron pan also evenly distribute the heat, so you're less likely to get hot spots, leading to uneven cooking.

Avocado oil, grapeseed oil, canola oil, and clarified butter are all excellent options for searing steak at high temperatures. Experiment with different oils to find the one that best compliments your favorite cut of steak and enjoy the delicious, perfectly seared flavor.

What temperature to cook filet in the oven? ›

What temperature should I cook filet mignon in the oven? Set your oven to 425 degrees to cook filet mignon after searing. If you'd rather broil filet mignon, set the broiler to 500 degrees to broil for 2-3 minutes per side. Then, lower the temperature to 425 degrees to continue cooking.

Heat a heavy non-stick skillet or cast iron skillet over medium heat until hot, for about 5 minutes. A very hot pan delivers the best sear. For the perfect medium-rare steak, sear in a skillet for 8–13 minutes for a 1-inch steak, and 14–16 minutes for a 1½ inch steak, turning about 1 minute before the halfway point.