Spiced Crusted Strip Steak With Tamarind Sauces Recipes

SPICY TAMARIND SKIRT STEAK

Steps:

• Whisk chiles, tamarind, brown sugar, salt, and 1 tablespoon oil in a shallow baking dish until sugar is dissolved. Add steak and turn to coat. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over high heat. Working in 2 batches and adding remaining 2 teaspoons oil between batches, cook steak until deeply browned, 2-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Transfer steak to a cutting board; let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.
• DO AHEAD: Steak can be marinated 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

STRIP STEAK WITH SPICED SALT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Spread 2 tablespoons salt, the coriander seeds, peppercorns, paprika, red pepper flakes, dill seeds and minced garlic in an even layer on the baking sheet and roast until the garlic is dry, about 30 minutes; let cool. Transfer to a spice grinder and pulse several times. (The spiced salt can be made up to 1 week ahead; store in an airtight container.)
• Remove the steaks from the refrigerator about 1 hour before grilling to bring to room temperature; sprinkle each side with 1/2 teaspoon of the prepared spiced salt, then cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
• Preheat a grill to high and prepare for indirect grilling: On a charcoal grill, bank the coals to one side; on a gas grill, turn off half of the burners. Wipe the salt off the steaks and pat dry; brush lightly with olive oil. Grill over direct heat until marked on the bottom, about 2 minutes, then rotate 90 degrees F and cook 2 more minutes. Flip the steaks and repeat on the other side, then transfer to the cooler side of the grill (indirect heat); cook 5 more minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, grill the tomatoes over direct heat, turning, until marked, about 5 minutes. Serve with the steaks and the remaining spiced salt.

SPICE-CRUSTED STEAKS WITH CHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine cherries and wine; set aside. In a shallow dish, combine the pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, coffee, salt, cinnamon, cumin and mustard. Add 1 steak at a time and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Place oil in a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; tilt to coat bottom. Heat oil over medium-high heat; sear steaks, 2 minutes on each side. Bake, uncovered, until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), about 15 minutes. Remove steaks and keep warm., Wipe skillet clean; saute shallot in butter until crisp-tender. Add broth and thyme. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 8 minutes. Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. , Stir in the reserved cherry mixture. Serve sauce over steaks. If desired, sprinkle with blue cheese.

SPICE-CRUSTED STRIP STEAKS WITH TAMARIND SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook until pale golden, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cayenne and stir 1 minute. Add broth, tamarind concentrate, and ginger. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in honey and Worcestershire sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm sauce before using.
• Combine sliced celery, celery leaves, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons oil in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover celery salsa and chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead.
• Combine cracked peppercorns, cumin seeds, and celery seeds in small shallow bowl. Sprinkle steaks with salt. Press steaks into spice mixture to coat thoroughly.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Place steaks in skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let steaks rest 10 minutes. Cut steaks on angle into 1/2-inch slices. Divide steak slices among plates. Serve with tamarind sauce and celery salsa.

CAESAR T-BONE STEAK WITH STOUT PAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Halve the potatoes and place on a baking sheet. Then smash 3 of the garlic cloves and toss them with the potatoes, thyme, oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast the potatoes until golden and tender, about 40 minutes.
• Preheat the grill to high heat.
• While potatoes roast, mash the remaining 2 garlic cloves with the anchovies and a large pinch of salt into a paste. Rub the paste all over the steaks, and then sprinkle each steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill the steaks, turning occasionally, until grill marks appear, about 8 minutes for medium-rare. Let the steaks rest while making the sauce.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Stir in the shallots and cook until golden, about 3 minutes. Whisk in the beer, Worcestershire and hot sauce. Simmer until the liquid is reduced to half, about 4 minutes. Stir together the cornstarch and 2 teaspoons water and whisk into the simmering sauce until thickened, about 30 seconds. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Season the sauce with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
• Slice the steaks and serve with the sauce and potatoes.

STRIP STEAK WITH PEPPER CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
• Sprinkle steaks with kosher salt and crushed black pepper. Heat butter in a 12-inch, heavy bottomed saute pan over medium heat. Once butter is hot, add steaks and cook until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare and 3 minutes per side for medium. Remove steaks from pan and place on a rack set on a sheet pan; place in oven to keep warm.
• Add the stock to the saute pan and whisk until the crispy bits release from bottom of pan. Allow the liquid to reduce for 3 to 4 minutes over medium-high heat. Add cognac, heavy cream, and green peppercorns to the pan. Increase heat to high and cook, whisking continually, until sauce thickens slightly, just enough to coat the back of a spoon; this will take 5 to 7 minutes.
• Season the sauce, to taste, with kosher salt. Place steaks on plates, top with sauce, and serve immediately.

SPICED-CRUSTED STRIP STEAK WITH TAMARIND SAUCES

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook until pale golden, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cayenne and stir 1 minute. Add broth, tamarind concentrate, and ginger. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in honey and Worcestershire sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm sauce before using. Combine sliced celery, celery leaves, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons oil in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover celery salsa and chill. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Combine cracked peppercorns, cumin seeds, and celery seeds in small shallow bowl. Sprinkle steaks with salt. Press steaks into spice mixture to coat thoroughly. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Place steaks in skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let steaks rest 10 minutes. Cut steaks on angle into 1/2-inch slices. Divide steak slices among plates. Serve with tamarind sauce and celery salsa.