Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Beef Carpaccio with Arugula and Capers
Thin-sliced beef tenderloin pounded nearly translucent and draped across a platter is one of those dishes that looks impossibly elegant but comes together with surprisingly little effort. The dressing here is bright and clean — just olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a touch of ground ginger — so every ingredient earns its place without hiding behind anything heavy or processed. For anyone managing eosinophilic esophagitis, navigating restaurant menus and packaged foods can feel like a constant negotiation, but this recipe keeps things refreshingly straightforward with a short, whole-ingredient list that skips common triggers like dairy, gluten, nuts, soy, and eggs entirely. The arugula is tossed lightly in olive oil and piled in the center, while capers and fresh parsley add a briny, herby finish that makes the whole plate feel restaurant-worthy. Because the beef is served raw, sourcing the freshest possible tenderloin from a trusted butcher is the one step worth taking seriously — quality really does show here. It's the kind of dish that feels like a treat rather than a workaround, which is exactly what a good safe-for-you recipe should feel like.
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4 servings
For the carpaccio
- 8 oz beef tenderloin, trimmed of any sinew
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For serving
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 2 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Wrap the beef tenderloin tightly in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for 25–30 minutes, until the exterior is firm to the touch but not frozen solid — this makes slicing and pounding much easier.
- 2
Remove the beef from the freezer and unwrap it. Using a very sharp knife, slice the tenderloin crosswise into rounds as thin as possible, about 1/8 inch thick.
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