Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Beef Carpaccio with Herb Oil & Capers
Raw beef done right is one of those dishes that feels genuinely luxurious, and this version delivers that restaurant-quality experience with a clean, focused ingredient list. The tenderloin is briefly chilled to make paper-thin slicing achievable at home, then pounded until nearly translucent — a technique that gives you that melt-in-your-mouth texture without any heat or added complexity. A bright herb oil made with olive oil, fresh parsley, chives, lemon juice, and zest ties everything together with a fresh, grassy lift that never overwhelms the beef. Capers add a briny pop, and a handful of baby arugula keeps the plate feeling light and vibrant. For anyone navigating a restricted ingredient list due to esophageal sensitivities, this dish is a genuinely exciting option — there are no grains, no dairy, no nuts, and no common trigger-heavy sauces hiding in the background. Every component is whole and identifiable, which makes it easy to verify what you're eating and adapt if needed. It comes together quickly once the beef has had its chill time, and the result looks stunning on the plate with almost no cooking involved at all.
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4 servings
For the carpaccio
- 8 oz beef tenderloin, center-cut, trimmed of any sinew
For the herb oil
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely sliced
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp capers, drained and roughly chopped
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 4 thin lemon slices (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 much easier.
- 2
While the beef chills, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, chives, and 1/4 tsp sea salt in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
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