Steak, grilled little gem & gorgonzola butter
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
2
Difficulty
Medium
This is honestly one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it feels fancy but comes together in just 35 minutes. The magic happens with a simple gorgonzola butter that melts over hot steak and caramelized little gem, making every bite incredibly rich and satisfying. Little gem lettuce is fantastic here because it's naturally sweeter than regular lettuce and holds up beautifully to grilling. Plus, the gorgonzola brings real depth without needing complicated techniques. It's the kind of meal that looks impressive on the plate but requires minimal effort in the kitchen, which honestly is my kind of cooking.
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Ingredients
- 50 gramsgorgonzola dolce
- 50 gramsunsalted butter(softened)
- 1 tspdijon mustard
- 2little gem lettuce(little gem lettuces, quartered lengthways)
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 2steak(British Beef Fillet Steaks (about 180g each))
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Instructions
- 1
Put the Gorgonzola, butter and mustard in a bowl and mash with a fork until well combined; set aside. In a large bowl, toss the little gem quarters in 1 tbsp oil and arrange on a baking tray, cut-side up. Take ½ the Gorgonzola butter and divide it between the lettuce quarters; season and set aside. Preheat the grill to high.
- 2
Season the steaks. Put the remaining 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan and set over a medium-high heat. Once hot, add the steaks and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until cooked to your liking. Allow the steaks to form a crust and brown before turning them, otherwise they will stick, and ensure all surfaces are thoroughly browned. Transfer to a warm plate. Stir the remaining Gorgonzola butter into the pan until melted, then spoon over the steaks and allow to rest for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, grill the lettuce for 4-6 minutes until charred and slightly softened (keep a close eye as it can burn quickly). Arrange the steaks and little gem on plates, then spoon over the melted butter and resting juices to serve.
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