Chef Devan Rajkumar shares a romantic beef tenderloin dish that you and your partner are sure to love!
Beef tenderloin with gremolata
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients for the beef tenderloin:
- 1 x 2lb center cut beef tenderloin
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp whole grain Dijon
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped rosemary
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Ingredients for the gremolata:
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp pecorino cheese (or Parmesan)
- 1 tbsp shallots, finely chopped
Method:
Combine all ingredients for the tenderloin except the oil, and massage gently into meat. Marinate overnight. Remove from fridge one hour prior to cooking.
In a large frying pan on medium-high heat add 2 tbsp vegetable oil and evenly pan sear tenderloin to golden brown, approximately 3-5 minutes.
Pre-heat oven to convection at 400F.
Remove tenderloin to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and roast for 17-23 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 130-135F.
Remove from the oven and tent with foil for 7-10 minutes before slicing. This method will yield a medium rare end product.
Combine all ingredients for gremolata, and set aside. Serve on the side with sliced tenderloin.
Courtesy Devan Rajkumar
@chefdevan