Cajun Steak With Charred Tomato Salad
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 grated lemons, zest of
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 600 g sirloin steaks
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FOR THE CHARRED TOMATO SALAD
- 6 large plum tomatoes
- 100 g fresh coriander
- 50 g of fresh mint
- 2 red onions, finely chopped
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juice of
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
directions
- Using a pestle and mortar, grind the lemon zest, garlic, peppercorns and cumin seeds together until well blended. Add the oregano, cayenne and salt and grind again.
- Rub the mixture into the meat and set aside for and hour or two. Meanwhile, halve the tomatoes lengthways and place on the barbecue, cut sides down, for 5-8 minutes until softened and a little charred.
- Finely chop the herbs and mix with the tomatoes, onion, chilli, oil and lemon juice; season well to taste.
- Barbecue the steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve with the charred tomatoes and leafy green salad.
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