Fillet of beef with cilantro lime sauce

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½Fillet of beef, trimmed (about 2-1/2 to 3 lbs.)
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1tablespoonCracked black pepper
1cupCilantro leaves
½cupParsley leaves
2Limes; juice & zest only
1Garlic clove; crushed
1tablespoonDijon mustard
cupCornichons
1teaspoonGround coriander

Directions

CILANTRO SAUCE

Preheat oven to 450 F. Rub fillet with olive oil and pepper. Roast 20 to 25 minutes for rare. Cool; refrigerate. Serve cold with cilantro sauce.

CILANTRO SAUCE: Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until leaves are roughly chopped and ingredients are blended. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Source: Metropolitan Home - May 1986