Grilled Beef Tenderloin and Heirloom Tomato Skewers
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Grilled Beef Tenderloin and Heirloom Tomato SkewersPair with: Cabernet Sauvignon or Meritage
Serves 6
12 small (1-inch-diameter) Yukon Gold potatoes
One 12-ounce beef tenderloin filet, cut into 12 chunks
12 grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Tarragon Aioli
2 large egg yolks at room temperature
11⁄2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1⁄2 to 3⁄4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Soak twelve 6-inch-long bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and add salted water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until just tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Be careful not to overcook. Drain.
Combine the potatoes, beef, tomatoes, and olive oil in a large bowl. Toss to coat evenly. Thread 1 chunk of meat, 1 potato, and 1 tomato onto each skewer, piercing the tomatoes lengthwise. Set aside.
For the aioli: In a blender or food processor, puree the egg yolks, mustard, lemon juice, and garlic until smooth. With the machine running, gradually add just enough canola oil in a slow, steady stream until the mixture is thick and emulsified. Stir in the tarragon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat a gas grill to medium-high. Season the skewers with salt and pepper. Place on the grill, cover, and cook until seared, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Arrange 2 skewers on each of 6 small plates. Serve with the aioli in small bowls on each plate.
