- 8 oz high-quality filet mignon
- 2 cups arugula
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp capers, drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tbsp high-quality balsamic glaze
- 1-2 tsp Cini Sauce, for drizzling
- 1 lemon, halved
- Salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Chill the Plate:
- Place your serving plate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to ensure it’s thoroughly chilled.
- Prepare the Beef:
- Wrap the filet mignon tightly in plastic wrap, forming a log shape.
- Freeze for 1-2 hours, or until firm but not frozen solid.
- Slice the Beef:
- Unwrap the filet and use a sharp knife to slice it as thinly as possible.
- Lay the slices between sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet until paper-thin.
- Dress the Arugula:
- In a small bowl, toss the arugula with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
- Plate the Beef:
- Remove the chilled plate from the refrigerator and arrange the thin slices of beef on it, slightly overlapping.
- Squeeze Lemon:
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice evenly over the beef slices for added brightness.
- Drizzle:
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil, balsamic glaze, and Cini Sauce evenly over the lemon-coated beef.
- Add Toppings:
- Scatter the dressed arugula, shaved Parmesan, and capers over the drizzled beef.
- Season:
- Sprinkle the beef with freshly cracked black pepper and additional salt if desired.
- Serve:
- Garnish with any remaining lemon wedges and serve immediately.