Pan Fried Steak And Parsnip Salad Recipes

BUTTERED FRIED PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Wash, trim and scrape the parsnips.
• Cut into uniform pieces and boil in salted water, 25 to 30 minutes or until tender.
• Drain well, and let dry.
• Just before serving, heat the butter in a skillet and saute over moderate heat until light brown on all sides, letting the parsnips caramelize a little in their own sugar. It is best if you have a large enough pan that they can be cooked in a single layer.
• Season with the nutmeg, salt and pepper and serve in a warm vegetable dish, garnished with parsley.

PARSNIPS WITH GARLIC-HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Peel 1 1/2 pounds parsnips; halve lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil on a baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast at 400˚ F, tossing once, until tender, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons softened butter, 1 teaspoon minced parsley, 1/2 teaspoon each minced rosemary and lemon zest and 1 clove grated garlic.

PAN-FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet (preferably cast iron) over high 5 minutes. Generously season steaks with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon butter to pan, then immediately top with one steak. Repeat with remaining 1/2 teaspoon butter and steak. Cook without moving steaks until a golden brown crust forms, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook 2 minutes more for rare, or 3 to 4 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice steaks against the grain; serve with sauce, if desired.
• Heat a 10- or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat. Season the steaks liberally with salt and pepper. Seconds before adding a steak, drop 1/2 teaspoon of the butter into the pan and immediately top with the steak. Repeat with the remaining steak. Sear for 3 minutes without moving the steak (to form a crust). Turn and cook for 2 minutes for rare or 3 to 4 for medium rare. Remove the steaks from the pan and let them rest on a board or platter for a few minutes before serving.