The light seasoning highlights the gorgeous flavor of the yak filet mignon. The herb butter and caramelized shallots elevate the recipe to a new level of deliciousness.

Recipe by Chef Orlando Edwards.

Pan Seared Smoked Cherry Chipotle Crusted Yak Filet Mignon

Chef Orlando Edwards
The light seasoning highlights the gorgeous flavor of the yak filet mignon. The herb butter and caramelized shallots elevate the meat to a new level of deliciousness.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

Filet Mignon Steaks

  • 2 5 oz. Yak filet mignon steaks
  • 1 tsp Cherry Chipotle Ale Blend Dry Seasoning see notes. Or salt and pepper.
  • 8 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp Herb compound butter
  • 2 Tbsp Caramelized shallots

Herb Compound Butter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 Tbsp shallots minced, or 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh thyme or rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp parsley or chives finely minced
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper ground
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt more to taste

Caramelized Shallots

  • 1 large shallots peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp Red Stipe beer or other light lager or red wine
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Instructions
 

Prepare Yak Filet Mignon Steaks

  • Heat over to 350°F
  • Baste steaks with 2 teaspoons olive oil.
  • Sprinkle Cherry Chipotle seasoning evenly over steaks.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Once hot, add remaining oil to pan and coat the bottom.
  • Add steaks to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned for a rare steak.
  • Place cast-iron skillet in 350°F oven 3-5 minutes for medium rare.
  • Remove steaks from pan, add 1 tablespoon cold herb compound butter to each filet, let rest 10 minutes before enjoying.
  • Top steaks with Caramelized Shallots

Make Herb Compound Butter

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  • Place in a storage container and refrigerate until needed.

Caramelized Shallots

  • Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the shallots and seasoning, cook stirring until translucent.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, continue to cook stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking.
    Cook until golden brown in color, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pan with beer or wine, reduce liquid to half.
  • Leave at room temperature until needed.

Notes

Cherry Chipotle Ale Blend Dry Seasoning can be purchased from Spiceology.com.
Substitution for the Cherry Chipotle Rub would be equal parts:
- Smoked Paprika
- Kosher Salt
- Cracked Black Pepper
- Dried Mustard Powder
Recommended temperature for the steaks is medium rare (135°F internal temperature).  
Because Yak is very lean, overcooking the steak will dry the meat.
Keyword caramelized shallots, filet mignon, herd compound butter, smoked chipotle, Yak