Grilled Filet Mignon with Herb Butter & Texas Toasts
This dish is simply luxurious: grilled beef tenderloin smothered in a vibrant herb butter served on top of a garlicky slab of whole-grain toast. And yes, with only about 303 calories and 14 grams of fat total, this steakhouse-worthy entree can be part of a healthy diet. If you like, make extra herb butter to top chicken, fish or even a grilled pork chop.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon whipped or regular butter, slightly softened
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3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, or shallot
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1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
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3 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram, or oregano, divided
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1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest, divided
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
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1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
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2 cloves garlic, (1 minced, 1 peeled and halved)
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1 pound filet mignon, about 1 1/2 inches thick, trimmed and cut into 4 portions
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4 slices whole-grain bread
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4 cups watercress, trimmed and chopped
Directions
1.
Preheat grill to high.
2.
Mash butter in a small bowl with the back of a spoon until soft and creamy. Stir in 2 teaspoons oil until combined. Add chives (or shallot), capers, 1 teaspoon marjoram (or oregano), 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and place in the freezer to chill.
3.
Combine the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, 2 teaspoons marjoram (or oregano), 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, rosemary and minced garlic in a small bowl. Rub on both sides of steak. Rub both sides of bread with the halved garlic clove; discard the garlic.
4.
Grill the steak 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Grill the bread until toasted, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. Divide watercress among 4 plates. Place 1 toast on each serving of watercress and top with steak. Spread the herb butter on top of the steaks and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare herb butter (Step 2), wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition information
Calories 303, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 438 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 29 g, Potassium 462 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 28%, Iron 17%. Exchanges: Starch 1,Lean Meat 3.5,Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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