Texas Toasts With Filet Mignon Watercress Herb Butter Food

GRILLED FILET MIGNON WITH HERB BUTTER & TEXAS TOASTS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high.
• Mash butter in a small bowl with the back of a spoon until 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, 2 teaspoons marjoram (or oregano), 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 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. Divide watercress among 4 plates. Place 1 toast on each serving of watercress and top with steak. Spread the herb butter on top of the steaks and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

TEXAS TOASTS WITH FILET MIGNON, WATERCRESS & HERB BUTTER

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.

TEXAS TOAST

Steps:

• Mix together the butter and garlic in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Brush both sides of the bread with the butter and place on the grill. Grill the bread for 1 to 2 minutes per side until lightly golden brown.

BASIC HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Using an electric mixer, cream butter until light and fluffy.
• Stir in finely minced herbs and lemon juice or lemon rid.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper and other desired seasonings.
• Shape as desired.
• Chill for several hours to allow the flavors to blend.
• If stored in the refrigerator, herb butters should be used within 3 days.
• If frozen, herb butters will keep for 6 months.
• Suggested Herb Combination:.
• - Basil, Tarragon and Thyme.
• - Chives, Parsley, Tarragon and Shallots.
• - Rosemary, Chives, Parsley and Garlic.
• - Chives and Sun-dried Tomatoes.
• - Mint, Parsley and Garlic.

FILET MIGNON WITH TARRAGON BUTTER

Steps:

• Rub steaks with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• Heat medium skillet over medium-high heat. For rare steak, cook filets until instant thermometer reads 130 degrees, about 10 minutes, turning once (for filets cooked to a greater doneness, turn down heat and increase cooking time). Transfer to serving plate and tent loosely with aluminum foil.
• Place pan on medium heat; melt butter until it begins to brown slightly, scraping up any browned bits. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add tarragon, swirling to blend. Pour sauce over steaks. Serve immediately.

TEXAS TOAST

Steps:

• Spray grill rack with cooking spray.
• Heat coals or gas grill.
• Spray both sides of bread slices with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle with seasoned salt.
• Grill bread uncovered 4 inches from medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.

FILET MIGNON WITH RUM BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine half of rum, shallots, lime juice and pepper in shallow dish.
• Add steaks.
• Marinate 30 TO 60 minutes, turning once.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Heat remaining rum, shallots, lime juice and pepper in small pan on preheated outdoor grill.
• Stir in butter a small piece at a time.
• Stir in parsley.
• Brush steaks with half of rum butter and grill 8 to 10 minutes.
• Turn and brush with remaining rum butter.
• Grill another 8 minutes or until desired doneness.