Sirloin with Compound Butter and Pear Gorgonzola Salad Recipe

1. 1

   Set butter aside at room temperature to soften.

2. 2

   Peel shallot and mince.

3. 3

   Mince garlic.

4. 4

   Rinse parsley and roughly chop leaves, discarding stems.

5. 5

   Zest orange, reserving whole orange for another use.

6. 6

   Rinse pear, halve lengthwise, and discard core.

7. 7

   Cut into 1/2-inch dice.

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   Rinse spinach.

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   Rinse steak and pat dry with paper towel.

10. 10

    Add garlic, parsley, orange zest, and half of shallot to container with butter and mix to combine thoroughly.

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    Season with salt and pepper and mix again.

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    Place butter mixture on a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a log, twisting ends to seal tightly.

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    Chill in freezer until ready to serve.

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    In a large bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, walnut oil, remaining shallot, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.

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    Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

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    Season steak on both sides with salt and pepper.

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    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat.

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    When oil is just smoking, add steak and cook until browned on outside and medium rare, about 4 minutes per side.

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    Remove steak from pan.

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    Cut two 1/4-inch slices from butter and place over steak to melt.

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    Let steak rest for about 5 minutes.

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    While steak is resting, add spinach, pear, crumbled Gorgonzola, and walnuts to bowl with dressing.

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    Toss to coat.

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    Divide steak and salad evenly between 2 plates and serve.

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    Keep any remaining compound butter in fridge for up to 1 week.

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    Serve with extra compound butter, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.