Filets mignons with spring onion salsa verde

 Year-Round Fresh pg. 28 4 serv. 4 points STOVE

3 t olive oil
½ Vidalia or other sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 t red pepper flakes
2/3 c ch. Flat-leaf parsley
1/3 c finely ch. Fresh basil
1 T drained capers
½ t grated lemon zest
1 T lemon juice
¾ t salt
4 (4 oz) lean filets mignons, trimmed
1/8 t coarsely ground black pepper
2 small radishes, very thinly sliced

1. Heat 2 t of oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion , garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly, until onion is crisp-tender 2 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl and stir in parsley, basil , capers, lemon zest, and juice, and ¼ t salt. Transfer to bowl and cover to keep warm.
2. Wipe out skillet. Heat remaining 1 t oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steaks with remaining ½ t of salt and the black pepper. Add steaks to skillet and cook, turning once, until instant-read thermometer inserted into sides of steaks registers 145 degrees, 4-5 minutes. Serve steaks with onion mixture and top with sliced radishes.