Gelatin Free Beef Carpaccio with Herb Oil & Capers
Few dishes feel as effortlessly elegant as paper-thin raw beef draped across a chilled plate and finished with bright, herbaceous oil. The tenderloin gets a brief stint in the freezer — just long enough to firm up for clean, translucent slices — then each piece is gently pounded until it's almost see-through and silky. A quick whisk of olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and chives creates a dressing that's fresh and sharp without overpowering the delicate beef. Briny chopped capers and a handful of peppery baby arugula add texture and contrast that make every bite feel considered. Because this dish is built entirely from whole, unprocessed ingredients — fresh meat, herbs, citrus, and good olive oil — there's nothing here that would raise a flag for anyone avoiding animal-derived setting agents or hidden additives. It's naturally free of anything gelatinous, no substitutions required. Serve it the moment it's plated and it's genuinely restaurant-quality food you made at home.
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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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