Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Steak & Blue Skewers. Combining the robust flavors of NY Strip Steak with the juicy sweetness of cherry tomatoes, these skewers are perfectly seasoned with garlic and rosemary. Finished with a rich gorgonzola cream sauce, they offer a luxurious bite-sized experience. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a sophisticated starter, these skewers are sure to impress.
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NY Strip Steak
The NY Strip Steak is the star of this dish, providing a tender and flavorful base. Known for its fine grain and balance of marbling, the NY Strip ensures a juicy and succulent texture when cooked. For this recipe, the steak is cut into bite-sized pieces, making it ideal for skewers. Seasoning with garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper enhances the steak’s natural flavors, creating a mouthwatering combination.
Cherry Tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes add a burst of sweetness and acidity, balancing the richness of the steak. Their bright color and juicy texture contrast beautifully with the meat, providing a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Halving the tomatoes ensures they cook evenly and caramelize alongside the steak.
Seasonings and Oil
Using canola oil for its high smoke point, this recipe ensures a perfect sear on the steak skewers. Minced garlic and chopped rosemary are massaged into the steak, infusing it with aromatic and earthy notes. Salt and pepper are essential for seasoning, bringing out the natural flavors of the ingredients.
Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
A drizzle of gorgonzola cream sauce adds a rich and tangy finish to the skewers. The creamy blue cheese sauce complements the savory steak and sweet tomatoes, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. Freshly chopped parsley is sprinkled on top, adding a touch of freshness and color.
Cooking Tips
- Skewering: When assembling the skewers, alternate between seasoned steak and cherry tomato halves. This ensures each skewer has a balance of flavors and textures.
- Searing: Heat the sauté pan until very hot before adding the skewers. This helps achieve a perfect caramelization, locking in the juices of the steak and enhancing the sweetness of the tomatoes.
- Doneness: Aim for a medium-rare doneness (about 2-3 minutes) to keep the steak tender and juicy. Adjust the cooking time if you prefer a different level of doneness.
Steak and Blue Skewers
4
servings15
minutes10
minutesIngredients
- Steak & Blue Skewers
6 oz. NY Strip Steak
8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
Salt and pepper for seasoning
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 sprig rosemary, leaves removed and chopped
2 TBS. Canola oil
(8) 4-inch skewers (appetizer size)
1 TBS fresh parsley, chopped
- Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
1/2 c. heavy cream
2 oz. gorgonzola
Pinch salt and pepper
Pinch onion and garlic powder
1 teaspoon fresh parsley
Directions
- Steak & Blue Skewers
- Cut NY into bite-size pieces. Drizzle 1 TBS. of oil onto the steak pieces. Season with garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Massage seasonings into the steak.
- Alternate the seasoned steak and cherry tomatoes on a skewer. Continue until all skewers are made.
- Heat a medium sauté pan with the remaining oil. Get the pan really hot, and then sear steak skewers rotating to all sides for even caramelization on steak and tomatoes. Cook to medium rare, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the skewers from the pan and drizzle gorgonzola cream sauce over the top. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
- Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
- Heat heavy cream in a sauce pot and bring up to a gentle boil. Once at a boil, add in gorgonzola, salt, pepper, parsley, onion and garlic powder.
- Cook until cheese melts and sauce thickens, about a minute. Taste to adjust seasoning. Drizzle sauce over steak skewers.
