Charbroiled Filet Mignon Medallions with Roasted Pear and Garlic Sauce

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   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

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   Rinse the filet medallions and pat completely dry.

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   Add the medallions to a medium mixing bowl, and drizzle with olive oil.

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   Sprinkle with sea salt, a few pinches of seasoned salt, and black pepper.

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   With your hands, rub both sides of the medallions until they are covered with the oil and spices.

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   Set aside in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

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   Meanwhile, cover the bottom of a glass baking dish with aluminum foil.

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   Cut off a small slice from the bottom of each pear they can stand up straight and arrange them, upright, in the baking pan.

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   Add garlic and drizzle the pears and garlic with olive oil.

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    Cover with aluminum foil.

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    Roast in the oven for 30 minutes.

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    Allow the pears to cool for 30 minutes and then peel off the skin and remove the core.

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    Add the garlic, pears and chicken stock to a blender and blend until smooth.

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    Pour the mixture into saucepan over low heat and season with a couple of pinches of sea salt and pepper and let simmer for a couple of minutes.

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    Heat the broiler.

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    Cover a baking sheet with foil and arrange the filet mignon medallions on the pan.

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    Charbroil on high on the top rack, about 6 inches below the broiler.

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    Broil for 5 to 7 minutes for medium-rare.

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    Do not flip.

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    Ladle a bed of the roasted pear and garlic sauce on each of 6 plates.

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    Use tongs to top each with a filet and serve.

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    This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.

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    The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.