Summer Sicilian dinners are easy! We love eating outside, al fresco and keep our menu simple. This grilled beef tenderloin with a five minute aioli sauce is perfect for a Sunday Dinner al fresco. Quick, simple and delicious!

You can watch Lisa make this recipe on the Lisa’s Italian Kitchen YouTube channel.

Lisa’s Melt in your Mouth Beef Tenderloin with Parmesan and Basil Aioli Ingredients:

1 3-4 lb Beef Tenderloin, excellent quality

For Aioli: 

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 large egg yolks

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

3 garlic cloves chopped

1/4 cup fresh Basil leaves, chopped

1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon Sicilian Sea Salt

3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano

Lisa’s Melt in your Mouth Beef Tenderloin with Parmesan and Basil Aioli Directions:

For the Aioli: Place all ingredients in food processor and blend.

For the Beef Tenderloin: If using your grill, sear tenderloin on direct medium heat for 20 minutes, until grill lines appear on both sides of the tenderloin. Move tenderloin to indirect medium heat and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from grill and allow the tenderloin to rest for ten minutes, covered with foil. Slice and serve with the aioli sauce.