Prime Fillet Steaks

1. Season the steak with salt up to 2 hrs before, then with pepper just before cooking.
2. Take the steaks out of the fridge 30 mins before cooking.
3. Heat a heavy-based frying pan until very hot but not smoking.
4. Drizzle some oil into the pan and leave for a moment.
5. Add the steak, a knob of butter, some garlic and robust herbs, if you want.
6. Sear evenly on each side for our recommended time, turning every minute for the best caramelised crust.

We recommend the following cooking times for a 3.5cm thick fillet steak:
• Blue: 1½ mins each side
• Rare: 2¼ mins each side
• Medium-rare: 3¼ mins each side
• Medium: 4½ mins each side

7. Leave to rest on a board or warm plate for about 5 mins.
8. Serve the steak whole or carved into slices with the resting juices poured over.