November 8th

Steakhouse Supper

Steak is so easy to make and makes you feel so fancy.  We don't eat much steak around here, so when we do, it feels like a real treat.  And if you're having a treat, why not slather a little (or a lot) butter on it?

Steak with Thai Chili Lime Butter
recipe from: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook 2001-2013

Ok, I know this doesn't look appetizing.  I won't mention the things it looks like.  But....it really was good!  The steak was cooked perfectly and the butter on top added a really unique and delicious flavor.  There was a little spice, but it wasn't really spicy.  And the lime juice had a nice tang that went well with the rest of the dish.

Ingredients for the butter:

• 4 tbs (1/2 stick) butter, softened
• 1 tbs chopped cilantro
• 2 tsp asian chili-garlic sace
• 1 1/2 tsp thinly sliced scallion (green part only)
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp red curry paste
• 2 tsp lime juice
• salt

Directions for butter:

1. Beat the butter vigorously with a spoon until soft and fluffy. 
2. Add the cilantro, chili garlic sauce, scallion, garlic, and red curry paste.  Beat to incorporate.
3. Add the lime juice a little at a time, beating vigorously until incorporated.
4. Add salt to taste.
5. Spoon over warm steaks, giving time to melt a little before serving.

Grades:

Megan - A- (You can't go wrong with adding butter to steak.  I liked the combination of spicy and tangy flavors in the butter and thought it complimented the steak well.)

Noelle - A (Noelle didn't have any of the butter because I just didn't make enough to save some for her.  I think she would have said it was too spicy anyway.  Plus there was green stuff in it.  But, she really liked the steak by itself.)