Sparks's Sauteed Filet Mignon with Yellow Tomato Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Sparks's Sauteed Filet Mignon with Yellow Tomato Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped basil, 1/4 cup finely shredded leaves, plus basil sprigs, for garnish; 3 1/2 tablespoons capers; 3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 medium yellow tomatoescored, seeded and finely chopped; 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 2 saffron threads, crushed; 2 tablespoons canola oil; Four 7-ounce filet mignon steaks, about 1 3/4 inches thick; 1 pound grilled asparagus (see Note)

Servings: persons

1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup coarsely chopped basil, 1/4 cup finely shredded leaves, plus basil sprigs, for garnish
3 1/2 tablespoons capers
3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 medium yellow tomatoescored, seeded and finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 saffron threads, crushed
2 tablespoons canola oil
Four 7-ounce filet mignon steaks, about 1 3/4 inches thick
1 pound grilled asparagus (see Note)

1
In a food processor, blend the butter with the coarsely chopped basil, 2 tablespoons of the capers, the lemon zest and the garlic until almost smooth.
2
Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a small bowl.
3
In a bowl, toss the tomatoes with the onion, olive oil, vinegar, orange zest and saffron.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Heat the canola oil in a large heavy skillet until almost smoking.
6
Season the steaks, add them to the skillet and cook over high heat until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
7
Transfer to a platter and pour off the fat from the skillet.
8
Return the meat to the skillet and add the basil butter.
9
Lower the heat to moderately high and cook, basting the meat continuously with the butter sauce, 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare.
10
Remove the pan from the heat, return the steaks to the platter and cover loosely with foil.
11
Add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of capers and the shredded basil to the skillet.
12
Arrange the grilled asparagus on 4 large plates and spoon the tomato vinaigrette alongside.
13
Set the sauteed steaks on the vinaigrette and spoon the caper butter sauce on top.
14
Garnish with the basil sprigs and serve at once.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened, 1/4 cup coarsely chopped basil, 1/4 cup finely shredded leaves, plus basil sprigs, for garnish, 3 1/2 tablespoons capers, 3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Sparks's Sauteed Filet Mignon with Yellow Tomato Vinaigrette falls under the Salads 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.

Sparks's Sauteed Filet Mignon with Yellow Tomato Vinaigrette

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