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Pan-fried steak with rocket and blue cheese (gluten-free)

Name: Pan-fried steak with rocket and blue cheese (gluten-free)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 red capsicum, roasted, cut into thin strips; 1 cup mixed black and green olives; 150g baby rocket leaves; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to brush; 2 (about 150g each) porterhouse steaks; 2 teaspoons chopped thyme leaves; 1/2 cup (125ml) red wine; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 120g mild blue cheese, crumbled

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Pan-fried steak with rocket and blue cheese (gluten-free)

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Ingredients (11)

2 red capsicum, roasted, cut into thin strips
1 cup mixed black and green olives
150g baby rocket leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to brush
2 (about 150g each) porterhouse steaks
2 teaspoons chopped thyme leaves
1/2 cup (125ml) red wine
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
120g mild blue cheese, crumbled

Method

1.

Combine capsicum, olives and rocket in a bowl, then set aside.
2.

Whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil until combined, season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
3.

Heat a frypan over high heat. Brush steaks with extra oil, sprinkle with thyme and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes each side, then rest for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, add the wine, balsamic and sugar to the pan and cook until reduced by half.
4.

Toss rocket salad with oil and lemon dressing. Slice steak and place on the salad. Drizzle with reduced pan juices and scatter blue cheese over the top.