Steak Skewers With Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce Recipes

PEPPER STEAK SKEWERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium. Butterfly the steak by cutting horizontally through the center until the two halves open flat. Cover with plastic wrap and pound it to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 3 equal rectangles.
• Lay out each steak rectangle. Season with 1 tablespoon steak seasoning. Lay a piece of the roasted red pepper along the bottom edge of each. Sprinkle each with 1/3 cup cheese. Starting at the bottom edge, roll each rectangle into a tight log. Place the 3 rolls parallel to one another. Pierce the 3 rolls with 6 evenly spaced skewers so each skewer goes through the center of all rolls. Slice the rolls between the skewers to make 6 skewers with 3 pieces on each. Season with the remaining 1 tablespoon steak seasoning.
• Make the spicy yogurt sauce: Combine the steak seasoning, yogurt, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and parsley in a bowl.
• Brush the grill grates with the canola oil. Grill the skewers for 3 minutes on all sides. Serve with the sauce. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

PEPPER STEAK WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER PESTO

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of steak with pepper and salt; brush with oil. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add steak; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, or until of desired doneness. Remove steak from pan to cutting board; let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix pesto, roasted peppers and lemon juice. Cut steak into thin slices. Serve with red pepper pesto.

GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare a hot charcoal grill. Lay peppers directly on the grill and let them blister, turning frequently until blackened all over, about 8 minutes. Set aside on a plate until cool enough to handle. (Alternatively, roast peppers on the stovetop, directly on the flames of a gas burner.)
• Cut peppers in half lengthwise. Cut off stems, scrape away skins and seeds, and discard. Do not rinse; a bit of char is OK. Chop the peppers into 2-inch chunks.
• With a food processor or blender, whirl together peppers, almonds, pimentón, cayenne and garlic to form a rough paste. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly add olive oil to achieve the consistency of a thick milkshake. Taste, adjust seasoning and transfer to a serving bowl.
• In a medium saucepan, boil potatoes in well-salted water until just done, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Place onion pieces on the grill skin-side down. Salt lightly. Cover with lid and cook until onions are soft, about 15 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
• Place boiled potatoes on grill and cook until slightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, thread shrimp onto skewers, 4 or 5 shrimp per skewer, without crowding. (If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water to prevent burning.) Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
• Lay skewers on grill over hot coals. Cook for about 3 minutes, then flip and cook until shrimp turn pink and are a bit charred, 3 minutes more
• Arrange shrimp, potatoes and onions on a large platter. Serve with the red pepper sauce and lemon wedges.

RED BELL PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and coarsely chop bell peppers.
• Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic, and chili; sauté until shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer mixture to blender; add bell peppers and chicken broth. Puree until smooth. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.)

STEAK SKEWERS WITH ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush peppers inside and out with olive oil, then sprinkle inside and out with salt and pepper.
• 2. Lay peppers skin side up on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake 30-35 minutes, or until skin begins to blacken.
• 3. Remove peppers from oven and immediately place and seal in a paper beg for 15 minutes. The paper bag will steam and release the skins from the peppers. After 15 minutes just remove the peppers from the bag and peel the skin right off!
• 4. Put the roasted peppers, 2-3 TB olive oil, 1 TB white balsamic vinegar, 2 cloves of garlic, and 1 1/2 tsp of salt into a food processor or blender; blend until smooth. Remove sauce to a bowl and set aside.
• 5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; meanwhile, liberally salt and pepper steak on both sides. Add 1-2 TB olive oil and 1-2 TB of butter to the hot skillet. As soon as butter has melted, add the steaks to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side. Note: using a strong pair of tongs, make sure that the sides of the steak are seared as well by rotating the steak around all its edges. Remember, we are keeping the steaks very, very rare as we will be finishing them in the oven.
• 6. As soon as you have a good sear, remove steak to a cutting board and let rest for 10-15 minutes; this will allow the steak to re-absorb all the juices and keep them super tender.
• 7. When steaks have fully rested, cut them into1/2 thick strips; the steak will be very rare but that's what we want. Thread strips of steak onto prepared bamboo skewers. Arrange skewers on a parchment lined baking sheet.
• 8. Brush both sides of each skewer liberally with the roasted red bell pepper sauce. Put into 400 degree oven for approximately 8 minutes, flipping skewer halfway through.