Latin-American Filet Mignon With Avocado and Jicama Salsa Recipe

Name: Latin-American Filet Mignon With Avocado and Jicama Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) filet mignon steaks; kosher salt; fresh coarse ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 ripe tomatillos, husked, rinsed and diced; 1 medium jicama, peeled and cubed; 2 avocados, peeled and cubed; 12 red onion, sliced; 6 red grape tomatoes, halved; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 12 jalapeno, minced; 12 lime, juice of; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; ½ cup olive oil; ½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; ½ cup finely chopped cilantro leaf; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

2 (8 ounce) filet mignon steaks
kosher salt
fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ripe tomatillos, husked, rinsed and diced
1 medium jicama, peeled and cubed
2 avocados, peeled and cubed
12 red onion, sliced
6 red grape tomatoes, halved
4 garlic cloves, minced
12 jalapeno, minced
12 lime, juice of
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
½ cup finely chopped cilantro leaf
1 teaspoon kosher salt

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Season filet mignon steaks generously with salt and pepper.
3
In a heavy, ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until almost smoking.
4
Pan-sear the steaks on 1 side, for 2 minutes until a crust forms.
5
Flip the steak over and transfer the pan to the oven and roast for 10 minutes or until cooked medium rare.
6
To prepare the salsa: Toss together the tomatillo, jicama, avocado, red onion and grape tomatoes.
7
Pour half the chimichurri sauce into the salsa and toss gently to coat.
8
Serve the steaks, crust side up, with salsa and remaining chimichurri.
9
To prepare the Chimichurri: Combine garlic, jalapeno and lime in a small bowl.
10
Whisk in vinegar and olive oil.
11
Stir in parsley and cilantro.
12
Add salt, cover and let stand 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry.

873

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (8 ounce) filet mignon steaks, kosher salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Latin-American Filet Mignon With Avocado and Jicama Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Latin-American Filet Mignon With Avocado and Jicama Salsa

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