Best Grilled Filet Mignon With Herb Butter Texas Toasts Recipes

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TEXAS TOASTS WITH FILET MIGNON, WATERCRESS & HERB BUTTER



Texas Toasts With Filet Mignon, Watercress & Herb Butter image

Who can argue with grilled bread topped off with a juicy grilled filet, a bed of watercress and an herb-rich butter? EatingWell

Provided by Manami

Categories     Steak

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon whipped butter or 1 tablespoon regular butter, slightly softened
3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced chives or 1 tablespoon shallot
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
3 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram or 3 teaspoons oregano, divided
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest, divided
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (not the bottled kind)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 garlic clove, minced, plus
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1 lb filet mignon, about 1 1/2 inches thick, trimmed of fat and cut into 4 portions
4 slices whole grain bread
4 cups watercress, trimmed and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to high.
  • Mash butter in a small bowl with the back of a spoon until it's soft and creamy.
  • Stir in 2 teaspoons oil until combined.
  • Add chives (or shallot), capers, 1 teaspoon marjoram (or oregano), 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Cover and place in the freezer to chill.
  • Combine the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, remaining 2 teaspoons marjoram (or oregano), remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, rosemary and minced garlic in a small bowl.
  • Rub on both sides of steak.
  • Rub both sides of bread with the halved garlic clove; discard the garlic.
  • Grill the steak 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Grill the bread until toasted, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side.
  • Transfer the toasts to a large plate, place the steaks on top of the toasts and spread the herb butter on top of the steaks; let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Divide watercress among 4 plates and top with the steak-topped toasts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.5, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 84.5, Sodium 627.6, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 24.3

GRILLED FILET MIGNON STEAK TOPPED WITH MELTED GORGONZOLA CHEESE



Grilled Filet Mignon Steak Topped With Melted Gorgonzola Cheese image

Tender filet mignon steak, grilled to perfection, and topped with melted gorgonzola cheese, green onions, and a twist of black pepper! Absolutely divine! Serve with a fresh garden salad of mixed baby greens tossed with recipe #344310, and a side of recipe #372102. Adapted from Weber's Gas Barbecue Book.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Steak

Time 19m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 best quality beef tenderloin filet mignon steaks (about 2 inches thick)
4 ounces gorgonzola blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion, and tops
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Trim excess fat from outer edge of steaks.
  • Season to taste with pepper (no salt will be needed as the Gorgonzola is salty enough).
  • Place steaks on cooking grate. Cook over Indirect/Medium heat for 7 to 8 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to desired doneness.
  • Combine cheese and onions; sprinkle over steaks during last half of cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.1, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 396.5, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 6.2

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