Roast Beef Tenderloin with Caesar Crust

Chef Dave Prows from Costa Vida has a recipe that will make your mouth water.  It is Roast Beef Tenderloin with Caesar Crust.

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs. center cut beef tenderloin
• 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
• 4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 2/3 cup finely grated Parmesan
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 4 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 4 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Method:

• Season tenderloin lightly with salt and pepper, wrap in plastic; refrigerate overnight
• Uncover tenderloin and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours
• Preheat oven to 400. Place tenderloin of a sheet pan
• Pulse 4 tsp black pepper and remaining ingredients in a small food processor until well blended. Generously and evenly spread and pack Parmesan mixture around tenderloin
• Roast until golden brown and an internal temp of 120-125, about 30 minutes
• Transfer to cutting board. Let rest for 15 minutes. Slice and serve

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