Lactose Free Beef Carpaccio with Arugula and Capers
Raw beef done right is one of those dishes that feels impossibly elegant yet comes together with just a knife, a mallet, and a handful of fresh ingredients. The tenderloin is briefly frozen to make paper-thin slicing achievable at home, then pounded until nearly translucent and dressed with a bright, zippy blend of lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and a whisper of ground ginger. Peppery baby arugula, briny capers, and fresh parsley finish the platter with color and contrast that make it look like something straight off a restaurant pass. Because every component here is naturally free of dairy, there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a single ingredient — it just works. The dressing is pure olive oil and citrus, so the clean, beefy flavor of the tenderloin stays front and center without any cream or cheese muddying the picture. This is the kind of dish that impresses guests without requiring hours in the kitchen, and it's just as satisfying as a light solo lunch when you want something that feels genuinely special.
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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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