Filet Mignon Nigiri
45 min serves 1-2
Filet Mignon Nigiri
Marinated and seared filet mignon tops this sushi favorite. Simple steps make this home-cook friendly.
Ingredients
- 1 PRE Filet Mignon steak
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. coconut oil
- 1 tsp. sesame oil (optional)
- 1 sheet nori
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 ½ cups water
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Place steak in a bowl and marinate with soy sauce, salt, and coconut oil. Then make rice. Heat vinegar, sugar and salt in a small pot until dissolved.
- Cook rice in heavy-bottomed pot or rice cooker with water (according to package instructions). Once rice is cooked, transfer to a large container. Pour vinegar mix over and stir with wooden spoon.
- Let rice cool to room temperature and then shape 4-6 small balls, each with about 1-2 tablespoons of rice.
- Cut a sheet of nori into ¼ inch strips. Lay strips flat on plate or cutting board. Place a ball of sushi rice in center of each strip.
- Heat a skillet on high heat with coconut oil. Coat steak with sesame seeds. Place steak in skillet and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Let rest for five minutes.
- Slice steak into 1/8 inch slices and place over sushi rice balls. Wrap nori strips over steak and use wet finger tips to seal shut.
- Drizzle sesame oil over nigiri for extra flavor. Wasabi and pickled ginger can also be added for additional taste.
- Enjoy!