Beef Carpaccio with Anchovy Aioli
A delightful appetizer featuring thinly sliced beef tenderloin served with a creamy anchovy aioli, ideal for gatherings or a light meal.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
- Servings: 4 servings
Full Ingredient List
- 400 g eye fillet
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1 handful rocket leaves
- Parmesan cheese
- ½ shallot, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 anchovies
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 egg yolks
- 100 ml olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cold water
Beef Carpaccio
Tools and Equipment
- Chef Knives
- Chopping board
- frying pan
- cling film
- Measuring utensils
- tongs
Ingredients
Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
400 g |
eye fillet |
|
|
1 tbsp |
capers |
|
|
1 handful |
rocket leaves |
|
|
|
Parmesan cheese |
shaved |
|
½ |
shallot |
thinly sliced |
|
3 tbsp |
olive oil |
|
|
1 tbsp |
lemon juice |
|
|
|
salt |
|
|
|
pepper |
|
|
Instructions
-
Step 1:
Drizzle beef in 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Step 2:
In a hot frying pan, add 1 tbsp oil and sear beef for 30 seconds on each side.
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Step 3:
Remove and allow to cool. Once cooled, wrap tightly in cling film and place in the freezer for 1 hour to chill. Mix 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp lemon juice together and set aside. (Tips: Freezing makes it easier to slice thinly.)
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Step 4:
Slice beef as thinly as possible and layer on a plate. Add shallots, capers, and aioli. Drizzle dressing over the top and finish with rocket leaves and shaved Parmesan.
Anchovy Aioli
Tools and Equipment
Ingredients
Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
4 |
anchovies |
finely chopped |
|
1 clove |
garlic |
crushed |
|
2 |
egg yolks |
|
|
100 ml |
olive oil |
|
|
1 tbsp |
lemon juice |
|
|
1 tbsp |
cold water |
|
|
Instructions
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Step 1:
Chop the anchovies finely and add to a small food processor along with crushed garlic, egg yolks & lemon juice.
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Step 2:
Blend the ingredients to combine and gradually add the olive oil until it thickens.
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Step 3:
Whisk the cold water through, taste, and adjust seasoning as necessary. Store in the fridge until ready to use.
Additional Information
Notes: Ensure beef is fresh to safely serve raw. The use of cling film helps maintain the beef's shape when slicing.