Pan-Seared Filet Mignon With Caper Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 (4 ounce) filet mignon steaks
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided
1/4 cup chopped shallot
2 garlic cloves, minced
2/3 cup red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon)
2 tablespoons dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons capers
chopped tomato (optional)

Preparation

Sprinkle salt and pepper over steaks.Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks to skillet and cook 4 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Remove from skillet: keep warm.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium-high heat and add shallots and garlic. Saute 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Add wine, mustard and capers; simmer until slightly thickened,about 5 minutes. Spoon sauce over steaks. Garnish with chopped tomato,if desired.
NOTE: If preferred, substitute beef broth for the red wine called for in this recipe.