How to Cook Filet Mignon

Take filets out of the refrigerator and set them on the counter for 30 minutes, preheat oven to 450 degrees.Dab your filets off with a paper towel to remove any moisture and then season liberally with garlic salt and pepper.  Make sure to get all surfaces of the filet which includes the sides.Using a heavy skillet, place skillet on stove and heat over medium high heat for 3 minutes.  Then add in the canola oil and continue to heat until you see the oil begin to smoke.Place filets in skillet and set your timer for 3 minutes, DO NOT MOVE until that 3 minutes is up, then flip and cook for 3 more minutes, DO NOT MOVE.After both sides have been cooked add in the butter and chopped herbs.  Once the butter has melted begin to mix the butter and herbs together and baste the filets for 30 seconds ( up to one minute) with the butter/herb mixture.Remove the skillet from the stove and place in your preheated oven and cook for 7 minutes for medium rare.  Remove the filets form the skillet and let rest 5 up to 10 minutes before serving.