spice crusted beef tenderloin with caper vinaigrette
Beef
Spice Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Caper Vinaigrette
Intense and fruity spices like coriander and caraway wake up the flavor of roasted and chilled beef tenderloin. Caper vinaigrette dresses both meat and greens for a gorgeous main.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed
- 2 teaspoons caraway seeds, crushed
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tablespoons plus 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 2 1/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided
- 1 (3 1/2-pounds) center-cut beef tenderloin, tied
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons drained nonpareil capers, chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 4 ounces fresh arugula, for serving
Directions
- Stir together coriander seeds, caraway seeds, fennel seeds, paprika, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper in a small bowl. Rub mixture all over beef; place on a wire rack set inside a large rimmed baking sheet. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450°F with oven rack in top third of oven. Rub beef with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 120°F, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove beef; let rest until completely cool, about 1 hour. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled, 2 hours.
- Whisk together vinegar, mustard, capers, parsley, remaining 1/3 cup oil, remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Untie beef; cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Serve chilled or at room temperature with arugula and vinaigrette.
