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Crusted Filet Mignon with Asparagus

Crusted Filet Mignon with Asparagus
Source: Cooking Light magazine

INGREDIENTS
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons brandy
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Four (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks (about 1 inch thick)
Cooking spray

METHOD
Preheat broiler.
Combine minced garlic, olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and asparagus in a large bowl, tossing gently to coat. Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, brandy, and garlic powder; rub evenly over steaks.
Place steaks on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 6 minutes. Turn steaks over; add asparagus to pan. Broil 5 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Steak can be grilled.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 steak and 3 ounces asparagus)
Facts per Serving Calories: 269 Fat: 12g Carbohydrates: 5g Cholesterol: 95mg Sodium: 367mg Protein: 35g

posted by Kate @ 4:44 AM