We like this steak served with sauteed mushrooms and polenta, but it would also be great with a green salad or Parmesan Steak Fries (page 83). And since it’s made with commonly available ingredients, you can enjoy it year-round.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 4

　　2 strip, shell, or sirloin steaks (about 3/4 pound each and 1 inch thick)

　　2 teaspoons olive oil

　　Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper

　　Parsley Sauce (recipe below)

　　Sautéed Mushrooms (recipe below)

　　

Parsley Sauce

1 garlic clove, chopped

　　1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves

　　1/4 cup olive oil

　　Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper

　　(makes 1/2 cup)

　　

Sautéed Mushrooms

6 ounces shiitake mushrooms

　　8 ounces cremini mushrooms (also called baby portobellos)

　　2 teaspoons olive oil

　　1 shallot, minced

　　Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper

　　(serves 4)

　　

Step 1

Coat the steaks with the olive oil; season with salt and pepper.

　　

Step 2

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add the steaks; cook until browned, 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare.

　　

Step 3

Transfer the steaks to a cutting board; let rest 10 minutes before slicing thin. Serve with the parsley sauce and sautéed mushrooms.

　　

Parsley Sauce

Step 4

In a blender, purée the garlic, parsley, olive oil, and 3 tablespoons water until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. This recipe makes a generous amount of sauce. Any leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator, covered in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.

　　

Sautéed Mushrooms

Step 5

Cut off the shiitake mushroom stems and discard; thinly slice the caps. Trim the tough ends of the cremini mushrooms, then quarter each mushroom. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot; cook until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cremini; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the shiitakes; cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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