Spice-Crusted Strip Steaks with Tamarind Sauce

Spice-Crusted Strip Steaks with Tamarind Sauce
Spice-Crusted Strip Steaks with Tamarind Sauce
Tamarind gives this seared steak a flavor that's smoky yet bright.
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Father's Day Dinner Steak Spice Celery Tamarind Shallot Bon Appétit Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon celery seeds
  • 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup tamarind concentrate
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook until pale golden, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cayenne and stir 1 minute. Add broth, tamarind concentrate, and ginger. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in honey and Worcestershire sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm sauce before using. Combine sliced celery, celery leaves, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons oil in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover celery salsa and chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Combine cracked peppercorns, cumin seeds, and celery seeds in small shallow bowl. Sprinkle steaks with salt. Press steaks into spice mixture to coat thoroughly. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Place steaks in skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let steaks rest 10 minutes. Cut steaks on angle into 1/2-inch slices. Divide steak slices among plates. Serve with tamarind sauce and celery salsa. Per serving: 524 calories, 28 g fat, 2 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook until pale golden, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cayenne and stir 1 minute. Add broth, tamarind concentrate, and ginger. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in honey and Worcestershire sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm sauce before using. Combine sliced celery, celery leaves, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons oil in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover celery salsa and chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Combine cracked peppercorns, cumin seeds, and celery seeds in small shallow bowl. Sprinkle steaks with salt. Press steaks into spice mixture to coat thoroughly. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Place steaks in skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let steaks rest 10 minutes. Cut steaks on angle into 1/2-inch slices. Divide steak slices among plates. Serve with tamarind sauce and celery salsa. Per serving: 524 calories, 28 g fat, 2 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit