published 6/14.2020
I never had any sort of compound butter with a steak before, being lactose intolerant and all. But after making my own, I finally know what all the fuss is about! This Perfectly Imperfect recipe can be done with any cut of steak you choose, so it’s really about the Jalapeno Lime Butter and the Shishito Peppers….which are one of my absolute favorite foods!!
PREP TIME: 5-10 minutes
COOK TIME: 10 minutes (for peppers)
*depends on cut of steak and desired doneness
SERVINGS: 4
ingredients
Jalapeno Lime Butter
- 1/2 cup/1 stick Plant-based Butter (room temperature)*
- 1 Jalapeno (finely minced)
- juice 1/2 Lime
Peppers
- 1 lb Shishito Peppers**
- 1 TBSP Avocado Oil (or equivalent high heat Oil)
- 2 TBSP Sesame Oil
- 1 in. Ginger (sliced)
- 2 Scallions (trimmed)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Steak
- 4 8 oz Filets (generously covered with coarse Salt and Pepper)***
*I use Country Crock Avocado Oil Butter and it is amazing. If you have no need for a plant-based butter, use whatever you have in the fridge.
**Shishito Peppers are the greatest! They are mild and full of amazing flavor. Trader Joe’s usually has them, as well as Whole Foods. However, our local grocery stores will have plenty in stock when they are in season. If you can’t find them, use mini colored Bell Peppers, Cubanelles or Anaheims and cut them into long pieces.
***Again, you can use whatever cut of steak you choose here!
instructions
- Mash Butter in a small bowl. Mix in Jalapenos and Lime juice. Spread out onto Plastic Wrap and form into a rectangular log shape. Wrap completely and keep in the fridge until ready to use.
- Heat Avocado Oil in large pan over medium high heat. Add Peppers, season with Salt and Pepper, and saute for about 5-7 minutes (or until nicely charred.) Then turn off the heat and cover the pan with a lid for about 2 minutes to steam and soften the Peppers.
- While the Peppers are cooking, heat Sesame Oil in a small pan over low heat. Add Ginger and Scallions and saute about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, remove the Ginger, and discard. Remove the Scallions and finely chop just the green parts. Add those back to the Oil.
- Pour Scallions and Sesame Oil over the Peppers and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cook Steaks to desired doneness. For medium rare Filets, grill or broil until internal temperature is about 145 degrees, or 160 degrees for medium (about 10-15 minutes.)
- Serve the Steaks with 1-2 slices of the Compound Butter and the Shishito Peppers on the side. ENJOY!!
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