Dijon Pesto Steak Food

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH RED PEPPER PESTO

Steps:

• Mix the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper together, and brush the mixture on the flank steak. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the raw red pepper, shallot, and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the peppers soften, about 5 minutes.
• Add the roasted red peppers and vinegar and cook for 5 minutes more.
• Remove from heat, cool and stir in the basil and the pine nuts.(this can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It should be served at room temperature.).
• Preheat the grill to high heat.
• Grill the flank steak for 4 to 8 minutes on each side, depending on the desired doneness. Let the steak rest on a carving plate for 1 or 2 minutes before slicing.
• Slice the steak on the bias and serve it with the red pepper pesto.
• For an Asian twist: Substitute 1 tablespoons soy sauce for the balsamic vinegar. Also, add 1 tsp.minced ginger and Dijon mustard to the marinade.

DIJON SWORDFISH STEAKS

Steps:

• Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Reserve half for cooking process. Add swordfish to a shallow baking dish and cover with remaining marinade, toss til well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the broiler. Brush broiler pan with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
• Place steaks on prepared pan and broil on highest rack level, basting every two minutes. Flip over after 6 minutes and continue cooking another 6 minutes basting that side every two minutes.
• Serve with Mediterranean Style Couscous Salad w/ Roasted Veggies :).

DIJON STEAK

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet.
• Brown steaks quickly on both sides.
• Remove, set aside.
• Reduce heat; add gravy, half-and-half and mustard to skillet.
• Heat, stirring, till bubbly.
• Return steaks to pan with gravy.
• Turn heat down; cover and let simmer about 30 minutes, or until done.
• (add water if necessary) Sprinkle fresh parsley over steaks just before eating.