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Steak with Parsley Sauce and Sautéed Mushrooms

We like this steak served with sauteed mushrooms and polenta, but it would also be great with a green salad or Parmesan Steak Fries (page 83). And since it’s made with commonly available ingredients, you can enjoy it year-round.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

2 strip, shell, or sirloin steaks (about 3/4 pound each and 1 inch thick)
2 teaspoons olive oil
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
Parsley Sauce (recipe below)
Sautéed Mushrooms (recipe below)

Parsley Sauce

1 garlic clove, chopped
1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
(makes 1/2 cup)

Sautéed Mushrooms

6 ounces shiitake mushrooms
8 ounces cremini mushrooms (also called baby portobellos)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 shallot, minced
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
(serves 4)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Coat the steaks with the olive oil; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add the steaks; cook until browned, 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare.

    Step 3

    Transfer the steaks to a cutting board; let rest 10 minutes before slicing thin. Serve with the parsley sauce and sautéed mushrooms.

  2. Parsley Sauce

    Step 4

    In a blender, purée the garlic, parsley, olive oil, and 3 tablespoons water until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. This recipe makes a generous amount of sauce. Any leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator, covered in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.

  3. Sautéed Mushrooms

    Step 5

    Cut off the shiitake mushroom stems and discard; thinly slice the caps. Trim the tough ends of the cremini mushrooms, then quarter each mushroom. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot; cook until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cremini; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the shiitakes; cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Reprinted with permission from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Copyright © 2007 by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Published by Crown Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved. Martha Stewart Living magazine was first published in 1990. Over the years, more than two dozen books have been published by the magazine's editors. Martha Stewart is the author of dozens of best-selling books on cooking, entertaining, gardening, weddings, and decorating. She is the host of The Martha Stewart Show, the successful daily syndicated television show.
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