Pan-Seared Steak in Butter Sauce

Pan-Seared Steak in Butter Sauce

Ingredients:

• 450g flank steak cut into thin strips.
• 1+2 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic (chopped)
• A pinch of red chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
• 1/2 cup beef broth (or water)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Chopped parsley for garnish.

For marinades:

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce (or coconut aminos for paleo or gluten-free sauces)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or any hot sauce)
• Freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Pan-Seared Steak in Butter Sauce

Preparation:

1. Combine oil, Sriracha, pepper, and soy sauce in a bowl. Marinate the steak strips in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
2. Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Season steak with salt and pepper and sear, turning only once, until browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Place steak strips on a covered plate and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium-high and sauté shallots and garlic in the same skillet, stirring occasionally, until shallots are soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the thyme, chives, chile flakes, lemon juice, mustard, and 1/2 cup beef broth, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. You can add the remaining marinade if desired. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the liquid is reduced by about half, about 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and swirl the pan until melted. Adjust the seasoning of the pan sauce with salt and pepper.
4. Return the steak to the pan, warm slightly, garnish with chopped parsley and chives, and serve with the sautéed spinach. enjoy