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Heat grill pan to very very hot.
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Rub seasoning evenly onto steaks then drizzle with olive oil and let it marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
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Place steaks in pan searing the steaks for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
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After the steaks are seared, reduce the heat to moderately hot to hot and continue cooking the steaks to a desired doneness using the timing suggestions below.
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Transfer the steaks to a platter, and let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Cooking times below include the initial searing time. Give filet mignon one minute less to cook than other steaks.
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DO NOT OVERCOOK.
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For best results, check the internal temperature for doneness with an instant-read thermometer a couple of minutes before the end of suggested cooking time.
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Thickness and Times for Rare (120-130u00b0F):
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1 inch 8 minutes;.
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1 1/4 inches 10 minutes;.
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1 3/4 inches 12 minutes;.
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Thickness and Times for Medium Rare (130-140u00b0F).
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1 inch 10 minutes;.
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1 1/4 inches 12 minutes;.
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1 3/4 inches 14 minutes;.
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Thickness and Times for Medium (140-150u00b0F):
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1 inch 13 minutes;.
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1 1/4 inches 15 minutes;.
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1 3/4 inches 17 minutes;.
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Thickness and Times for Medium Well (150-160u00b0F):
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1 inch 18 minutes;.
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1 1/4 inches 20 minutes;.
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1 3/4 inches 22 minutes;.