Cabernet Glazed Steaks with Spicy salad
 
 
This recipe is a delightful contrast between the richly glazed tender steak and fresh crunchy salad greens!
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Recipe type: Entrée, Appetizer
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
GLAZE
  • 4 sirloin steaks (or cuts of your choosing)
  • ¾ cup cabernet sauvignon
  • 1 shallot finely minced
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme (not pictured)
  • salt and pepper
  • Olive oil for searing steaks
  • SALAD
***Any and all of your favorite zesty ingredients such as:
  • mint/shiso leaves
  • cilantro
  • red onion
  • wild arugula
  • mustard greens
  • sugar snaps peas for a sweet contrast - the list goes on...
Instructions
  1. Salt and pepper both sides of filets then sear both sides at medium-high heat in pre-heated pan of olive oil for about 3 minutes each side to lock in juices
  2. Reduce heat to medium and cook both sides to desired doneness. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Increase heat to medium high and deglaze pan with cabernet. Add thyme leaves, shallots and salt and pepper. Simmer for a couple minutes until shallots are translucent.
  4. Brush a bit of the glaze over each filet and serve with the zesty salad.
ENJOY!
Recipe by The Eclectic Kitchen - Crystal Cartier at https://theeclectickitchen.com/2012/03/13/glazed-filet-steaks-with-zesty-salad/