Montreal Steak Apricot Pepper Skewers With Tomato Olive Relish Food

JAN'S COWBOY STEAK WITH TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• For the spice mix: Mix the ingredients for the spice mix together.
• For the steak: Remove the steak from refrigeration 1 hour before cooking to allow steak to come to room temperature. Rub the steak with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then rub the spice mix on to the steak. Set aside.
• For the tomato relish: Remove stems from tomatoes and cut the larger ones in half. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, jalapeno, shallots, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, parsley, cilantro and salt and pepper.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• In a large cast iron skillet or saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. When smoking hot sear the steak on all sides and place in the preheated oven. Allow the steak to roast until its internal temperature is 100 to 105 degrees F on a meat thermometer. Remove it from the oven and place steak on a cooling rack. Allow the steak to rest on the rack for 10 minutes.
• Remove the steak to a cutting board and slice 4 to 5 slices out of the eye of the steak, leaving some meat on the bone. Spoon the tomato relish over the top of the steak where the bone meets the slices.
• This dish is great with medium to heavy red wine or with a medium to intense beer.

MONTREAL STEAK, APRICOT, PEPPER SKEWERS WITH TOMATO OLIVE RELISH

Steps:

• Rub steak with olive oil, then with Montreal Steak Seasoning.
• Thread skewers, starting and ending with red pepper, and alternating steak, red onion, red pepper and apricot.
• Preheat a grill or broiler to medium-high. Cook skewers 4-6 minutes per side or until meat is done.
• In a medium bowl, combine relish ingredients. Serve skewers with relish.

MOZZARELLA TOMATO OLIVE COCKTAIL SKEWERS

Steps:

• Cut the mozzarella into bite sized pieces. If you are lucky enough to find the small balls, keep them whole. Place in a medium bowl and stir in the tomatoes, olives, oil, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper and red pepper. Cover and refrigerate 1-3 hours.
• If basil leaves are large, cut into smaller pieces.
• Thread the marinated cheese, tomatoes and olives onto skewers, placing the basil leaves inbetween. Place skewers on a platter; garnish with additional fresh basil. Enjoy!

MONTREAL STEAK

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, soy sauce and Montreal Steak Seasoning in a glass dish or plastic bag.
• Add steak and cover dish or seal bag.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.
• Remove steak from marinade and discard marinade.
• Grill or broil to desired doneness.