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Garlic and Whole Peppercorn fillet
Melissa Jacobs

Garlic and Whole Peppercorn fillet – Butter basted

5 from 2 votes
This is one of the most tasty and tender pieces of meat. Try this garlic and whole peppercorn fillet to delight your senses for dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole beef fillet
  • 2 tbsp crushed garlic
  • 2 tbsp whole black peppercorns
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt

Method
 

  1. Rub lemon juice and 1 tbsp olive oil over the fillet steak
  2. Then set in the fridge for 20 minutes
  3. Heat the remaining olive oil and butter in a saucepan on medium heat until you see light smoke coming off of the pan
  4. Fry the fillet on one side
  5. Add the garlic and peppercorns to the pan and turn after 3 minutes
  6. Tilt the pan to one side to make the next step easier
  7. Using a spoon, pour the butter, garlic and peppercorn sauce over the top of the fillet
  8. When the steak is done, let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting it into 2 inch medallions
  9. Season with salt and pepper