Beef Tenderloin with Salsa Verde Recipe

Beef Tenderloin with Salsa Verde Recipe

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons coarse salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground pepper
  • 1 2 1/2-pound whole beef tenderloin, trimmed
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallot
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  1. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons thyme, coarse salt and pepper on baking sheet. Roll tenderloin in spice mixture. Cover; chill 3 hours.
  2. Mix olive oil, capers, parsley, shallot and 1 tablespoon thyme in bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add tenderloin; cook until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet. Roast until meat thermometer inserted into center registers 125°F. for rare, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes. Serve tenderloin with salsa.
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