Filet Mignon

Name: Filet Mignon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Ingredients; 4 filet mignon steaks (6 oz each); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme); Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme); Compound butter or a drizzle of balsamic reduction (optional)