This simple recipe for Steak with Romesco Sauce and Crispy Potato Wedges takes the classic steak supper to the next-level for a steakhouse-worthy dinner you can easy manage on a Friday night!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Global
Servings: 2servings
Author: Margie
Ingredients
1x 400g rib eye steak
4tbspsunflower oil
3large potatoes
olive oil
2tspsmoked paprika
1tbspplain flour
watercressto serve
Romesco Sauce
260gjar chargrilled peppers in oil
100gflaked almonds
2garlic clovesgrated
1tspsmoked paprika
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200C.
Cut the potatoes into wedge shapes and toss with 1 tsp of smoked paprika, the plain flour and plenty of salt. Add the sunflower oil to a baking tray. Arrange the potato wedges on top so they are evenly spaced, and well coated in oil. Roast for around 45 minutes - 1 hour, turning a few times during cooking until they are crisp and golden.
Brush the steak with a little oil from the jar of peppers and rub 1 tsp of paprika into both sides with some black pepper. Don't add salt at this stage or it will draw the moisture out of the steak!
For the romesco sauce, start by toasting the flaked almonds. Add the peppers to a blender (reserving 2 tbsp of the oil) along with the almonds, 1 tsp of smoked paprika and a good pinch of salt. Blitz until smooth, but still textured.
To cook the steak, heat a dry pan until it's piping hot. Add the steak; it should loudly sizzle instantly. Cook the steak for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side until will charred and rest for 5 minutes.
Slice the steak and serve with a good dollop of the romesco sauce, a pile of wedges and a handful of watercress dressed with some of the reserved oil from the jar of peppers.
Notes
If your romesco sauce tastes like it needs a little brightness (it will depend on the brand) a splash of sherry or red wine vinegar will round out the flavours.