Walnut-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

• 1 cup Fisher Walnut Halves, chopped
• 12 cup lightly toasted breadcrumbs
• 13 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 medium garlic cloves, grated
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 14 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 beef, tenderloin* trimmed, about 4 lbs. (You can also substitute beef round top or roast beef for the tenderloin)

1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. Combine nuts, bread crumbs, olive oil, garlic, zest, rosemary and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Place tenderloin onto a roasting pan.
4. Tuck under small end to allow for more even cooking.
5. Press topping firmly onto top and sides of tenderloin.
6. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 135F on a meat thermometer for medium.
7. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

fisher walnut halves, breadcrumbs, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, rosemary, kosher salt, beef

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/walnut-crusted-beef-tenderloin-506169 (may not work)