Tuscan Steak and Salad

evelyn/athens's Note:

This is a really flavourful piece of meat! Served atop arugula, the juices wilt the greens and what you get is the most unbelievable warm salad. A winner.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• salt
• fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 4 boneless strip steaks, 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick
• 8 cups loosely packed arugula, washed and dried
• 3 ounces parmesan cheese, cut into thin shavings

Directions:

1. Whisk together the 5 tblsps olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, oregano and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
2. Heat the 1 tsp olive oil in a large, cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking.
3. Meanwhile, season the steaks liberally with salt and pepper.
4. Lay the steaks in the pan and cook, without moving, until a well-browned crust forms, about 5 to 6 minutes.
5. Using tongs, flip the steaks.
6. Reduce the heat to medium.
7. Cook 3 to 4 minutes more for rare or 5 to 6 minutes for medium-rare.
8. Divide the arugula evenly among 4 individual plates.
9. Cut each steak crosswise into thin strips and arrange the steak over the arugula.
10. Drizzle any juices that have collected from the meat over the greens.
11. Rewhisk the dressing and drizzle it over the steak and greens.
12. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve immediately.

Reviews

[Hey Jude]

Delicious! My daughters don't like steak so I did two steaks and two chicken breast halves. Also, I used mixed wild greens for the arugula, due to the unavailability of the latter. I also doubled the dressing. We liked this so much and my family has asked that I do this again. Thanks Ev, this is definitely a keeper!

[Mirabeau Lamar]

Wonderful recipe. Have made it twice on our electric grill. First time I used fresh basil instead of fresh oregano, and it was delicious. This time didn't have oregano or basil so tried a reduced quantity of mint. My wife and I like this so much that I made up extra sauce for an easy meal during the week.

[Taylor in Belgium]

What can I say that others have not!I made the Carmelized Onion and Roasted Garlic Bisque#115444 as first course, then the Tuscan Steak and Salad(secret ingredient I used was McCormicks Parmesan Herb Seasoning on the salad and also in the oil mix, plus a tsp mustard, sprinkle of paprika)served with Carrots Glazed with Balsamic Vinegar and Butter #82032 and Greek Potatoes#85916. It was definitely not for the garlic weak, but we absolutely loved it and finished with Cappucino Dessert#99110!