Grilled Filet Mignon with Herb Butter & Texas Toasts
"This dish is simply luxurious: grilled beef tenderloin smothered in a vibrant herb butter served on top of a garlicky slab of whole-grain toast. And yes, with only about 303 calories and 14 grams of fat total, this steakhouse-worthy entree can be part of a healthy diet. If you like, make extra herb butter to top chicken, fish or even a grilled pork chop...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon whipped or regular butter, slightly softened
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3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, or shallot
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1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
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3 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram, or oregano, divided
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1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest, divided
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
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1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
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2 cloves garlic, (1 minced, 1 peeled and halved)
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1 pound filet mignon, about 1 1/2 inches thick, trimmed and cut into 4 portions
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4 slices whole-grain bread
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4 cups watercress, trimmed and chopped
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