Carpaccio of Beef with Arugula and Parmesan

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

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A simple no-cook Italian-inspired carpaccio featuring thinly sliced raw beef topped with peppery arugula, shaved Parmesan, and a drizzle of lemon and olive oil. This Italian-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs beef tenderloin, fresh arugula, Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz, very thinly sliced beef tenderloin
2 cups fresh arugula
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp, drained capers
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Arrange 8 oz very thinly sliced beef tenderloin in an overlapping single layer on a large chilled serving plate.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice until well combined.
Step 3: Drizzle the lemon-olive oil dressing evenly over the beef slices, then sprinkle 1 tbsp drained capers and 1/2 tsp sea salt across the top.
Step 4: Scatter 2 cups fresh arugula evenly over the beef, then top with 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese.
Step 5: Finish with 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately with crusty bread if desired.