Yeild 2 servings
Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons grapeseed oil (or other oil with high smoke point,) divided
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2-8oz strip steaks, trimmed of excess fat
salt and pepper
7-9oz mixed greens
1/4 cup candied pecans
1/4 cup dried cherries
2oz goat cheese, crumbled
3 Tablespoons grapeseed oil (or other oil with high smoke point,) divided
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2-8oz strip steaks, trimmed of excess fat
salt and pepper
7-9oz mixed greens
1/4 cup candied pecans
1/4 cup dried cherries
2oz goat cheese, crumbled
For the salad dressing:
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 garlic clove, microplaned or finely minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, microplaned or finely minced (or a pinch of dried ginger)
1 Tablespoon honey
salt and pepper
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 garlic clove, microplaned or finely minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, microplaned or finely minced (or a pinch of dried ginger)
1 Tablespoon honey
salt and pepper
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees if steak is thicker than 1″ and/or you like your steak medium – well done. Combine all ingredients for salad dressing in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid or bowl. Shake or whisk to combine then set aside.
- Rub steaks on both sides with 1 Tablespoon oil then season each side liberally with salt and pepper.
- Heat remaining 2 Tablespoons oil in a large, oven-safe cast iron or heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat (7/10 on the heat scale.) Add shallots then fry for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain then sprinkle with salt and set aside.
- For 3/4″ steaks done to medium-rare: Add steaks to hot skillet then sear for 3 minutes on one side. Flip then sear for 2 minutes on second side. Remove steaks to a cutting board then let rest for 7-10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- For 1″ or thicker steaks done to medium – well done: Add steaks to hot skillet then sear for 3 minutes on one side. Flip then sear for 2 minutes on second side and then place into oven. Roast for 2-8 minutes or until desired level of doneness is reached (remember that steaks will continue cooking a bit after removing from oven.) Remove steaks to a cutting board then let rest for 7-10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Divide lettuce between two plates then top with half of the sliced steak, candied pecans, dried cherries, and crumbled goat cheese. Drizzle salad dressing on top then serve.
