Texas Toasts With Filet Mignon, Watercress & Herb Butter Recipe

Name: Texas Toasts With Filet Mignon, Watercress & Herb Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Texas Toasts With Filet Mignon, Watercress & Herb Butter falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Texas Toasts With Filet Mignon, Watercress & Herb Butter

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