Rib-eye steak with anchovy butter and crispy roast potatoes
British 35 Mins Prep · 45 Mins Cook
- Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4.
- Place 12 baby potatoes in a medium-sized pot of water and bring to a boil, cook for 20 minutes, or until tender.
- Drain the water, place the potatoes in a roasting dish and use a fork to press the potatoes. Drizzle with 2tbsp olive oil and season well with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Place in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, depending on how crispy you like them.
- To make the anchovy butter, peel and finely grate 1 clove of garlic.
- Finely chop 4 anchovies.
- Place all the anchovy butter ingredients together in a small bowl and mix until well combined.
- Line a small 10cm tray or container with baking paper and place in the fridge to set for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove from the fridge and using a small heart cookie cutter, press out hearts from the butter. Refrigerate until needed.
- To make the tahini dressing, whisk all the dressing ingredients together, season to taste and set aside.
- To make the steaks, peel and crush the garlic cloves.
- Using a paper towel, pat the steaks dry on both sides and season well with the salt and pepper.
- Heat oil a medium-sized cast-iron pan over a medium-high heat until almost smoking.
- Place one steak in the pan along with the butter, garlic and thyme and fry for 2 minutes a side for medium rare.
- Spoon the butter over the steak for 1-2 minutes, or until desired doneness is achieved.
- Remove the steak from the pan and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Repeat the same with the remaining steak.
- To make the veggie side, blanch the peas and beans, and chop the mint.
- Combine all three and serve on the side.
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