VEAL FILET MIGNON RUBBED WITH COFFEE AND LEMON CORIANDER BUTTER
Grain Fed veal, Milk Fed Veal
Veal butt tenderloin
20 minPreparation
15 minCooking
4Portions
Coffee lovers will love this aromatic filet mignon, rubbed with spices and espresso. The delicate taste of the lemon-coriander butter adds the finishing touch to this dish, which is sure to become a household favourite.
Ingredients
1 veal butt tenderloin (filet mignon) (680-800 g) Fontaine Family
Spice rub
30 ml (2 tbsp.) coffee, finely ground
30 ml (2 tbsp.) fine sea salt
15 ml (1 tbsp.) brown sugar
15 ml (1 tbsp.) chili powder
15 ml (1 tbsp.) sweet paprika
5 ml (1 tsp.) ground cumin
5 ml (1 tsp.) ground black pepper
2.5 ml (1/2 tsp.) garlic powder
lemon butter
225 g (1/2 lb.) salted butter, room temperature
45 ml (3 tbsp.) fresh coriander, finely chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 dash lime juice
5 ml (1 tsp.) finely grated lime zest
Preparation
In a bowl, combine all ingredients for the dry rub spice. Set aside.
Preheat barbecue to high. Oil the grill.
Rub the tenderloin with the spice rub. Let stand 10 minutes.
Reduce heat on barbecue to medium. Grill veal tenderloin for 10 to 15 minutes, turning at regular intervals.
Remove tenderloin from grill, place on plate and cover with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Mix all ingredients for the seasoned butter. Set aside at room temperature.
Cut fillet into medallions 1 1/2 inches thick and top with seasoned butter.