What do I serve with filet mignon?

[jbib]

Such a problem, I know. Anyway, I bought some on sale and popped it in the freezer. Now it's thawing and I have a great (and simple) way to prepare the meat but what to serve with it that is neither bland or overpowering? I'm thinking a veggie thing and some type of potato or rice dish....or? All ideas welcome.

[Toots]

I always prepare a bernaise sauce and I usually serve a potato of some sort and either a salad (I like a salad of mixed baby greens, mandarin oranges, blue cheese, pine nuts and balsamic dressing) or roasted asparagus.
A classic Caesar salad would be nice too with a potato gratin -
filets sound good!

[GB]

Some grilled veggies tossed in evoo and a little salt and pepper would be my vote.

[mish]

Since it's an expensive cut of meat, I wouldn't drown it in a heavy sauce.

Herb roasted (red) potatoes

Grilled asparagus with shallots & lemon juice

Grilled onions & portabellos

Caesar Salad

Yorkshire pudding or blue cheese popovers

Shrimp cocktail

Cheesecake

Coffee

Wine

[college_cook]

I don't know about anyone else, but I always felt that filet mignon was the type of dish that should stand on its own. I might serve a good wine with it, but as far a side dishes go I might think about putting them either before the meal in the form of a salad or grilled veggies as previously suggested, or afterwards in the form of dessert.

I like all of mish's suggestions a lot:

Maybe open with the salad or shrimp cocktail, then the filet (if served with anything i like the grilled onions/portobellas idea), and cheesecake would be a great closer!

[mish]

Originally Posted by college_cook

I don't know about anyone else, but I always felt that filet mignon was the type of dish that should stand on its own. I might serve a good wine with it, but as far a side dishes go I might think about putting them either before the meal in the form of a salad or grilled veggies as previously suggested, or afterwards in the form of dessert.

I like all of mish's suggestions a lot:

Maybe open with the salad or shrimp cocktail, then the filet (if served with anything i like the grilled onions/portobellas idea), and cheesecake would be a great closer!

Thanks, college.

Creamed spinach is another thought as a side... but I prefer it more with pime rib.

[amber]

I like roasted new (red) potatoes with a bit of worstershire sauce, but a salad and grilled/roasted veggies would be great.

[Andy M.]

Rice pilaf and roasted asparagus.

[buckytom]

i would make a side of mushrooms, cooked down a little in butter, evoo, and garlic, then add a cup or 2 of red wine, and simmer to reduce.

also, a side of baked potato with chive sour cream.

[ironchef]

Try it with this. Just remember not to drown your steak in the butter as a little goes a long way. 1-2 Tbsp. will suffice for most people.

http://www.discusscooking.com/forums...ter-13089.html

This one is more Asian flavored if you want to try that:

http://www.discusscooking.com/forums...own-20895.html