Pistachio Free Beef Carpaccio with Herb Oil & Capers
Raw beef done right is one of the most impressive things you can put on a dinner table, and this version delivers that restaurant-level elegance without a complicated ingredient list. Center-cut beef tenderloin is chilled just enough to slice paper-thin, then gently pounded until nearly translucent — a technique that transforms a simple cut into something genuinely stunning. The herb oil, bright with lemon juice, zest, fresh parsley, and chives, does double duty as both a dressing and a finishing sauce, coating each delicate slice in something vibrant and aromatic. Briny chopped capers and a handful of peppery baby arugula add contrast and texture, so every bite has a little sharpness to balance the richness of the beef. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this dish is naturally free of that worry — every component here is straightforward, and there are no hidden garnishes or finishing elements that could introduce cross-contact. It comes together quickly once the beef has had its brief freeze, making it an ideal starter when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve the plates well chilled and get them to the table fast — this one is best enjoyed the moment it's assembled.
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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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