Texas Toasts With Filet Mignon, Watercress & Herb Butter
- 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
- Preheat grill to high.
- Mash butter in a small bowl with the back of a spoon until it's soft and creamy.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons oil until combined.
- 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.
- Cover and place in the freezer to chill.
- 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.
- Rub on both sides of steak.
- Rub both sides of bread with the halved garlic clove; discard the garlic.
- Grill the steak 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Grill the bread until toasted, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side.
- 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.
- Divide watercress among 4 plates and top with the steak-topped toasts.
butter, extra virgin olive oil, chives, capers, fresh marjoram, freshly grated lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, fresh rosemary, garlic, garlic, filet, bread
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/texas-toasts-with-filet-mignon-watercress-herb-butter-236982 (may not work)