Sous Vide Steak with Chimichurri Sauce and Grilled Scallions

Sous Vide Steak with Chimichurri Sauce and Grilled Scallions

Yield
4 4 servings (approx. 1 steak with 2 tbsp chimichurri and scallions)

Ingredients

4 4 servings (approx. 1 steak with 2 tbsp chimichurri and scallions)
  • 4 strip steaks, 1" thick
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable/canola oil
  • Grilled Scallions*
  • 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 small shallot
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat immersion circulator in a large pot of water to desired temperature**. Season steaks generously with salt and pepper. Place in sous vide bags along with 1/2 tablespoon of butter. Seal sous vide bags using vacuum sealer and place in water bath for 1-2 hours.

  2. Remove steaks from water bath and sous vide bags and pat dry with paper towels. Heat a heavy bottom skillet over high heat. Once it's very hot, add vegetable/canola oil and then gently lay steak, one at a time, in the skillet. Sear steaks for 30-60 seconds per side, until golden brown. Remove steak from pan, allow to rest for 5 minutes, and then slice. Serve with grilled scallions and chimichurri sauce.

  3. for the Chimichurri Sauce

  4. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree until combined but still a bit chunky. Season generously with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Allow flavors to meld for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories565
Fat42
Saturated fat13
Trans fat0.5
Unsaturated fat28
Cholesterol135
Sodium485
Carbohydrates6
Fiber2
Sugar1
Protein42

Original recipe