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Steak, Rosemary and Flaked Almond Gremolata by Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen

40 Minutes
2 Servings
14 Ingredients

Description

Cook steak like a chef with this impressive Steak, Rosemary and Flaked Almond Gremolata recipe by Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, SA’s first Michelin Star chef. It will take your steak dining experience to a whole new level.

A simple Italian dressing made from garlic, lemon zest, parsley, thyme and basil, gremolata is the perfect rub for a juicy steak, especially if it’s a Forage and Feast perfectly matured prime cut. Alternatively, try the vegetarian version with king oyster mushrooms.

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Directions

For the Gremolata Butter:

1. Melt the butter over a low heat, add the rest of the ingredients and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

For the Steak:

2. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.

3. Use a paper towel to ensure the steak is free of any excess moisture, then drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

4. Heat a cast iron pan over medium heat. Once the pan is warm, add the olive oil and place the steak fat side down.

5. Render the fat and start searing on one side.

6. Use tongs to flip the steak and avoid oil splatter.

7. Once browned, add the gremolata butter and almond flakes, and cook in the oven until the desired doneness.

8. Allow the steak to rest before slicing it.

 

Ingredients

For the Gremolata Butter:

  • 80g butter; at room temperature
  • 40ml Forage and Feast Olive Oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 10g parsley
  • 2g thyme; chopped
  • 5g rosemary; chopped
  • 5g basil; chopped
  • 15ml lemon zest

 

For the Steak:

  • 2 x Rib Eye Steak; at room temperature
  • 30ml Forage and Feast Olive Oil
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Maldon salt
  • 20g flaked almonds

 

For the Mushrooms (vegetarian option)

  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 king oyster mushrooms
  • 5ml lemon zest