Filet mignon with herb butter and rustic toast

Description:
This dish is simply luxurious and an ideal meal to treat a meat lover on Valentine’s Day.

Main ingredients:
Dairy, Beef, Vegetables, Bread

Cuisine:
French

Ingredients:
1 tbsp butter, slightly softened
3 tsp olive oil, divided
1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
1 tbsp capers, rinsed and chopped
3 tsp oregano, divided
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, (1 finely chopped, 1 peeled and halved)
1kg filet mignon, trimmed and cut into 4 portions (from butcher)
4 slices rustic loaf
Green salad to serve

Method:
Preheat grill to high.
Mash the butter in a small bowl with the back of a spoon until soft and creamy.
Mix in 2 teaspoons of oil until combined.
Add the chives, capers, 1 teaspoon of oregano, ½ teaspoon lemon zest, lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Mix well, cover and place in the freezer to chill.
Combine the remaining oil, oregano, lemon zest, ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper, rosemary and garlic in a small bowl.
Rub on both sides of each portion of steak.
Rub both sides of bread with the halved garlic clove.
Grill the steak 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Grill the bread until toasted on both sides and spread the butter over the steak and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving with a green salad.

Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Recipe Type: Dinner, Entertaining
Level of Difficulty: Easy