Blackened Hanger Steak With Plantains And Chimichurri

Serves: 5

Olin Prosacco

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

55

Sweetness

48

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

6.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Paprika

2 tsps

Onion Powder

2 tsps

Garlic Powder

1 tsp

Cayenne

1 tsp

Chili Powder

2 cloves

Garlic (minced)

Directions:

1

For the blackened hanger steak: Mix together the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne, chili powder and black pepper in a bowl

2

Rub the mixture over the hanger steaks and put the steaks on a wire-racked baking sheet

3

Place in the fridge overnight

4

For the chimichurri sauce: In a food processor, add the parsley, cilantro, red wine vinegar and garlic

5

Pulse until combined but still a bit coarse, about 10 pulses

6

Add in the crushed red pepper, and then slowly drizzle in the oil and pulse about 5 more times

7

Season with salt and pepper and set aside for the flavors to meld

8

(The chimichurri can be made up to 3 days in advance

9

) For the sweet fried plantains: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat

10

Add the plantains in batches, taking care not to overcrowd the pan

11

Fry each side until dark brown

12

Using a spider, remove the plantains and drain on paper towels

13

Season with garlic salt when still hot

14

To cook the steaks, heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat

15

Add the vegetable oil and sear all 4 sides of the hanger steaks until crusty and dark, 4 to 5 minutes each side

16

The steaks are done when an instant-read thermometer reads 135 degrees F

17

Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing