Steak Caprese
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Writer: Judy Shortsleeve
Steak Caprese
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Writer: Judy Shortsleeve

Servings: 2
Ingredients
Basil & Chive Oil
- 1 bunch Basil
 - 1 bunch Chives
 - 2 cups Canola Oil
 
Balsamic Reduction
- 2 cups Balsamic Vinegar
 - 1/2 Yellow Onion rough chop
 - 1 Celery Rib rough chop
 - 1 Carrot rough chop
 - 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
 - 1/2 tbsp Tomato Paste
 - 1/2 Head of Fennel rough chop
 - 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns
 
Steak & Salad
- 1 12-16 ounces Sirloin Steak
 - 2 Golden Tomatoes
 - 2 Red Tomatoes
 - 6 Basil Leaves
 - 2 (4 ounces each) Mozzarella Balls
 - pinch Chipotle powder
 - Balsamic Reduction
 - Basil and Chive Oil
 - Salt & Pepper
 
Instructions
Basil & Chive Oil
- Boil 3 cups of salted water. Place basil and chives in water for 15 seconds, remove, and place in ice water until cool, about 1 minute. Pat dry. Blend herbs in a food processor while drizzling in canola oil. Let stand 5 minutes and strain through cheesecloth. Bottle until ready to use. There will be some oil left over.
 
Balsamic Reduction
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer and reduce liquid to about 1/2 cup. Strain and let stand. Pour into a squirt bottle. Some balsamic reduction will be left over.
 
Steak & Salad
- Season steak with salt, pepper, and chipotle powder. Cook steak to desired temperature on a grill or seared in a cast iron pan.
 - Slice tomatoes and mozzarella into 4 slices each. Arrange on a plate, alternating tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. Slice steak and plate across from tomatoes and mozzarella. Add a little dressed salad green, of your choice, in the center to give a pop of color and a focal point. Finish by drizzling the whole plate with balsamic reduction and basil and chive oil. Serves 2.
 
Notes
This recipe is from The Dennis Inn, 25 Scarsdale Road, Dennis • thedennisinn.com
This recipe is from Cape Cod LIFE’s second annual “Best of” recipe section from the April 2017 issue.
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