Texas Toasts With Filet Mignon, Watercress & Herb Butter |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Who can argue with grilled bread topped off with a juicy grilled filet, a bed of watercress and an herb-rich butter? EatingWell Ingredients:
1 tablespoon whipped butter or 1 tablespoon regular butter, slightly softened |
3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided |
1 tablespoon minced chives or 1 tablespoon shallot |
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped |
3 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram or 3 teaspoons oregano, divided |
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest, divided |
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (not the bottled kind) |
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, divided |
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary |
1 garlic clove, minced, plus |
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved |
1 lb filet mignon, about 1 1/2 inches thick, trimmed of fat and cut into 4 portions |
4 slices whole grain bread |
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 it's soft and creamy.
3. Stir in 2 teaspoons oil until combined.
4. 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.
5. Cover and place in the freezer to chill.
6. Combine the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, remaining 2 teaspoons marjoram (or oregano), remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, rosemary and minced garlic in a small bowl.
7. Rub on both sides of steak.
8. Rub both sides of bread with the halved garlic clove; discard the garlic.
9. Grill the steak 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
10. Grill the bread until toasted, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side.
11. Transfer the toasts to a large plate, place the steaks on top of the toasts and spread the herb butter on top of the steaks; let rest for 5 minutes.
12. Divide watercress among 4 plates and top with the steak-topped toasts.
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