Pan-Grilled New York Strip Steaks with Green Olive Tapenade

Juicy New York strip steaks seasoned with fresh rosemary and served with a flavorful green olive tapenade made from Picholine olives, almonds, capers, and anchovies. This restaurant-quality dish combines perfectly grilled beef with a Mediterranean-style condiment.

6 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1 pound mild green brine-cured olives (such as Picholine), pitted
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • 4 pieces anchovy fillets
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves
  • 2 pieces 2-inch-thick New York strip steaks (each about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place almonds in processor and grind finely; transfer to small bowl. Place olives, oil, capers, anchovies, and garlic in processor. Blend until fine paste forms. Add almonds; blend 5 seconds. Season tapenade with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.)

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Sprinkle steaks generously with salt and pepper. Coat steaks with rosemary, pressing to adhere. Heat 2 heavy medium skillets (preferably cast-iron) over high heat 5 minutes. Place 1 steak in each pan. Sear steaks 3 minutes; turn over and sear second side 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high. Continue to cook, turning every 3 minutes, until steaks are cooked to desired doneness, about 15 minutes longer for medium-rare (thermometer inserted into center will register 130°F). Transfer steaks to platter; let stand 10 minutes. Slice steaks thinly. Serve with tapenade.

    35 min