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Grilled Herb Rubbed Filet Mignon With Cauliflower Puree Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Luisascatering / All my dishes 9 months ago Yes, another cauliflower puree! This is based on Ariane's winning plate from "Top Chef". Be sure to use a nice thick cut piece of beef tenderloin to achieve perfect med-rare. I imagine this also being really good with firm fish instead, such as Halibut or Cod.... More Prep:30m Cook:60m Servings:4	Luisascater
	top chef grilled herb beef filet mignon cauliflower puree

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Ingredients

For Beef:

4 pieces center-cut Beef tenderloin filet, about 8 oz each

2 cloves garlic, crushed

4 tbsp butter

fresh lemon juice from half a lemon

minced parsely

Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

For Cauliflower Puree:

1 head cauliflower cut up in 1 inch pieces

2 small-medium Yukon gold potatoes. Peel and cut in 1 inch pieces

3 sprigs thyme

1 clove garlic, smashed

2 cups half & half

Kosher salt and white pepper to taste

Directions

PUREE:

Place everything in a 1 quart Calphalon pot and season with salt and white pepper.

Cover and let come to a boil and simmer on low for about 35 minutes, until everything is soft. Discard thyme.

Put cauliflower and potato mix in food processor. Reserve any cream that was not absorbed by the vegetables (in my case, there was none).

Puree. Add cream left over, if needed. Continue pureeing until smooth. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed. Return to pot and keep warm while you grill the filets.

FILET:

Melt butter in small saucepan. Add black pepper, chopped parsley, garlic, and lemon juice.

Season beef tenderloin filet generously with salt . Tie with butcher string to keep it's shape. Brush butter mixture on both side of each filet.

Grill on each side on a charcoal grill for about 20 minutes total, or until internal temp is 130 degrees. Brush again with left over butter mixture, lightly tent with foil and let rest for 10-15 minutes.

To plate:

Spoon cauliflower puree in middle of plate. Slice beef and fan over puree. Sprinkle with minced parsley.

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Comments

angelinaw 9 months ago said:
Luisa, this looks beautiful and has my mouth watering for the cauliflower puree. I think you are right about the herbs and puree going well with a firm fish and I would add a green vegey side dish and a pinot...Oh, I'm getting carried away! Thanks for sharing, bookmarked to definitely try. High-five!

bluewaterandsand 9 months ago said:
Superb recipe, my friend.

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