Grilled Flank Steak with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce and Asparagus (Patrick and Gina Neely) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 tablespoon salted butter, plus 1 stick slightly softened |
1 shallot, minced |
1 cup heavy cream |
1/4 pound gorgonzola cheese,crumbled |
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper |
1 1/2 pounds flank steak |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1/4 cup paprika |
1/4 teaspoon onion powder |
2 pounds large asparagus, trimmed |
Directions:
1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add the heavy cream and simmer until reduced by half. Whisk in the gorgonzola until it melts. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
2. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Brush the steak lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Grill the steak, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, turning once. Remove from the heat and cover with foil. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
3. Meanwhile, combine the sugar, paprika and onion powder in a small bowl. Reserve 4 teaspoons and store the rest in an airtight container. (Seasoning will keep in the pantry for up to 6 months.) Mix the stick of softened butter with 3 teaspoons of the seasoning in a small bowl; cover and refrigerate.
4. Toss the asparagus with the remaining 1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning mix and 1 tablespoon olive oil; add salt and pepper to taste. Cook the asparagus in a grill pan over medium heat until tender, turning once, about 6 minutes total. Reserve 4 stalks for the sushi.
5. Reserve a quarter of the steak for the sushi; cut the rest into -inch-thick slices. Top with the gorgonzola cream sauce, reserving about 1/2 cup for sushi, and serve with the asparagus and some barbecue butter.
6. Southern-Style Sushi
7. Photograph by Tina Rupp
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