Pan Seared fillet Steak with garlic butter
1 Fillet Steak
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil (or butter for frying)
1 tbsp garlic butter
Method
1.Make the garlic butter:
Mash together the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and lemon juice. Chill in the fridge to firm up.
2. Prepare the steak:
Season the fillet steak generously with salt and pepper.
3. Cook the steak:
Heat a heavy pan over high heat. Add olive oil or a little butter.
Fry the steak for:
Rare:
2-3 min per side
Medium:
4 min per side
Well done:
5-6 min per side
Let rest for 3-5 min.
4.Serve:
Top the hot steak with a slice of garlic butter so it melts over the meat.
🌿Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Breast
Ingredients
4 Chicken breasts
1/4 Cup of olive oil
2 Lemons ( juice & zest of 1 lemon, slices of the second for grilling.
3 Cloves of Garlic ( chopped).
1 Tbsp fresh rosemary
2 Tbsp fresh parsley
1 Tsp salt
1/2 Tsp black pepper
🍋 Method
1. Make the marinade:
In a bowl or resealable bag, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
2. Marinate the chicken:
Add chicken breasts and coat well. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2-4 hours for best flavour.
3. Preheat the grill:
Heat your grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
4. Grill the chicken:
Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Add lemon slices to the grill during the last few minutes for charred garnish.
Rest and serve:
Let chicken rest 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and grilled lemon slices. Serve with veggies, salad, or rice.