3 seared broccoli rabe Recipes

broccoli rabe , thick stems discarded, cut cross-wise into 1-inch pieces, beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed (1/2-inch thick ), presliced exotic mushrooms, port or red wine, chopped fresh thyme

extra virgin olive oil, divided use, garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed with the back of a knife, crushed red pepper flakes, coarse sea salt or kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, broccoli rabe, leaves removed , thicker stems peeled, cut into 1-inch lengths, and kept separate (about 2 lb), dry white wine, pitted black olives , such as kalamata, lemon , juice of, freshly squeezed, swordfish steaks (1 inch thick )