make sure you take the meat out of the fridge and allow it to come up to room temperature

place the fillet on absorbent paper and cover with absorbent paper to ensure it is completely dry before seasoning

season with salt and pepper 10 minutes before cooking

heat the butter in a pan and when brown seal the fillet

flambé with the Brandy and as soon as the alcohol has burnt off, transfer to a baking tray

do not discard the pan juices

cook in the oven for 22 minutes and leave to rest before serving