Father's Day Sage/Bacon wrapped Filet

We've had such a relaxing weekend, I just didn't

feel like leaving the house for dinner. I was feeling a

bit differently last week when I made reservations at

Ruth's Chris for Father's Day, but today... Not so much

I promised to make it up to him with his Favorite

dinner at home. Bacon and sage wrapped Filet Mignon
After placing fresh Sage leaves against the filet,
wrap it with a piece of bacon. My butcher always
throws in a few strips with the filets I select
Secure the bacon with a piece of Butcher's twine
While the skewers of Shrimp marinate in the refrigerator,
allow the wrapped Filet to come to near-room temperature

Usually I would begin my filets in my cast iron

skillet on the stove and then finish them in the oven

But not tonight!

Not since I found this beautiful Grill griddle at Sur la Table last

week! This beautiful stainless steel griddle will allow me to prepare

my filets on the grill without the worry of Flare-ups. Get yours here

I placed the griddle on the grill and set the burners directly

underneath it to high. When the gauge on the grill reached 400

degrees, I prepped the surface with a little extra virgin olive oil

Time now to sear the Bacon and sage wrap...

All the way around the filet

Once the filet is seared on all sides, lay the filet flat to finish

Just as the filet finishes, I added the

shrimp skewer and Ciabatta to warm

Marinated in olive oil and garlic-basil rub... Smells ah-mazing!

I could make a meal of just these sweet babies!

Add a baked potato and Dinner is Served!

I think I'm off the hook now

for canceling our reservations!

Especially since his filet was so Perfectly prepared!