Name: Grilled Filet Mignon with Herb Butter & Texas Toasts
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon whipped or regular butter, slightly softened; 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, or shallot; 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped; 3 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram, or oregano, divided; 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest, divided; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided; 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary; 2 cloves garlic, (1 minced, 1 peeled and halved); 1 pound filet mignon, about 1 1/2 inches thick, trimmed and cut into 4 portions; 4 slices whole-grain bread; 4 cups watercress, trimmed and chopped

Grilled Filet Mignon with Herb Butter & Texas Toasts

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This dish is simply luxurious: grilled beef tenderloin smothered in a vibrant herb butter served on top of a garlicky slab of whole-grain toast. And yes, with only about 303 calories and 14 grams of fat total, this steakhouse-worthy entree can be part of a healthy diet. If you like, make extra herb butter to top chicken, fish or even a grilled pork chop.

Jessie Price

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon whipped or regular butter, slightly softened
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, or shallot
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
3 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram, or oregano, divided
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest, divided
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
2 cloves garlic, (1 minced, 1 peeled and halved)
1 pound filet mignon, about 1 1/2 inches thick, trimmed and cut into 4 portions
4 slices whole-grain bread
4 cups watercress, trimmed and chopped

Directions

Preheat grill to high.
Mash butter in a small bowl with the back of a spoon until 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, 2 teaspoons marjoram (or oregano), 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 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. Divide watercress among 4 plates. Place 1 toast on each serving of watercress and top with steak. Spread the herb butter on top of the steaks and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare herb butter (Step 2), wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

292	Calories
14g	Fat
13g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 2g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 27g	55%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 72mg	24%
Vitamin A 1247IU	25%
Vitamin C 17mg	19%
Folate 33mcg	8%
Sodium 394mg	17%
Calcium 95mg	7%
Iron 2mg	13%
Magnesium 50mg	12%
Potassium 485mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.