Grilled Fillet of Beef with Tomato Ginger Vinaigrette
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped fine
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons finely grated, peeled, fresh gingerroot
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, crushed
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
- A 2 1/2- to 3-pound fillet of beef, trimmed and tied
- Tomato Ginger Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
- 1 large vine-ripened tomato (about 1/2 pound), seeded and chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated, peeled, fresh gingerroot
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Make marinade: In a large jar with a tight-fitting lid combine marinade ingredients with salt and pepper to taste and shake until combined well.
- In a large resealable plastic bag combine fillet with marinade and seal bag, pressing out as much air as possible.
- Turn bag several times to coat fillet with marinade and put in a shallow dish or bowl.
- Marinate fillet, chilled, turning bag every few hours, at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Let fillet stand at room temperature 30 minutes before grilling.
- Prepare grill.
- Grill fillet on an oiled rack set about 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning every 5 minutes to evenly sear all sides, until it registers 130 to 135 degrees on a meat thermometer, about 25 to 30 minutes, for medium-rare.
- (Alternatively, fillet may be roasted in an oiled roasting pan in a preheated 500 degree oven approximately the same amount of time).
- Transfer fillet to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes.
- Slice fillet and serve with vinaigrette.
- In a blender blend together all ingredients except oil until smooth.
- With motor running add oil in a stream with salt and pepper to taste and blend until emulsified.
- Vinaigrette may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
- Bring vinaigrette to room temperature and whisk before serving.
- Yield: Approximately 1 1/2 cups
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