Filet Mignon with Rum Butter

I don't remember where this recipe came from, but we love it. Especially in the summer when we have the grill going.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup  puerto rican dark rum
• 1  tablespoon lime juice
• 4  beef tenderloin steaks
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup  minced shallot
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon  minced parsley

Directions

1. Combine half of rum, shallots, lime juice and pepper in shallow dish.
2. Add steaks.
3. Marinate 30 TO 60 minutes, turning once.
4. Sprinkle with salt.
5. Heat remaining rum, shallots, lime juice and pepper in small pan on preheated outdoor grill.
6. Stir in butter a small piece at a time.
7. Stir in parsley.
8. Brush steaks with half of rum butter and grill 8 to 10 minutes.
9. Turn and brush with remaining rum butter.
10. Grill another 8 minutes or until desired doneness.