Pecan Free Beef Carpaccio with Herb Oil & Capers
Raw beef done right is one of the most quietly impressive things you can put on a dinner table, and this version delivers that restaurant-level elegance with nothing more than a sharp knife and a few bright, fresh ingredients. The tenderloin gets a brief stint in the freezer so it slices cleanly into near-translucent ribbons, which are then pounded even thinner and fanned across chilled plates for a genuinely stunning presentation. A hand-whisked herb oil of olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and chives ties everything together with a grassy, citrusy punch that cuts right through the richness of the beef. Briny capers and a handful of peppery baby arugula add texture and contrast, making every bite feel layered and intentional. Because the dish is built entirely from whole, unprocessed ingredients — fresh herbs, a single cut of beef, pantry staples — there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden additives from mixed nut processing facilities. It's naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so the only thing you're focused on is getting those slices paper-thin and the herb oil perfectly seasoned. Serve it the moment it's assembled and watch it disappear before anyone even reaches for a fork.
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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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