Beef Carpaccio with Arugula and Capers

🥩 Beef Carpaccio: Pure Protein and Absolute Freshness

Carpaccio is the elegant appetizer par excellence, and it turns out to be a nutritionally brilliant choice. By consuming the lean meat raw, we benefit from a different enzymatic assimilation. Cut to the thickness of tissue paper and marinated on the spot with lemon juice and excellent olive oil, the meat literally melts in your mouth.

💪 Why it is exceptionally healthy

• Intact Heme Iron: Raw beef retains all its heme iron and vitamin B12 without being degraded by heat, making it ideal for preventing fatigue and anemia.
• Fatty Acids and Enzymes: Raw EVOO is the best source of oleic acid, while capers provide bitter compounds that stimulate gastric juices and facilitate digestion.
• Zero Carbohydrates: It is a strictly Keto dish, providing rapid satiety thanks to the proteins without triggering an insulin response.

📝 Step-by-Step Preparation

1. The Secret of the Cut: Ask your butcher for 7 oz (200g) of lean beef tenderloin or sirloin, trimmed of fat, specially cut for carpaccio (almost transparent slices). If you do it at home, wrap the piece of meat in plastic wrap, freeze it for 45 minutes to harden it, and cut it with an extremely sharp knife or a meat slicer.
2. The Arrangement: On a large flat plate, arrange the meat slices in a single layer, without piling them too much, covering the entire surface.
3. The Green Touch: Place a handful (about 1 oz / 30g) of fresh arugula leaves, washed and very dry, in the center of the plate forming a small mound.
4. The Emulsion: In a small bowl, mix 1 fl oz (30ml) of premium EVOO, the freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon, flaky salt (like Maldon), and freshly ground black pepper.
5. The Marinate: Dress the meat and arugula uniformly with the emulsion. The acid of the lemon will instantly begin to lightly "cook" the protein.
6. The Gourmet Touches: Scatter 1 tablespoon of drained capers all over the plate. Finish by shaving some thin flakes of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (about 0.7 oz / 20g) with a potato peeler and distributing them on top. Serve immediately.