What's for Dinner?: Steak with Parmesan Butter, Balsamic Glaze, and Arugula

This is a quick weeknight entree.

Add a baguette and a glass of red wine, and you've got a meal!




STEAK WITH PARMESAN BUTTER, BALSAMIC GLAZE, AND ARUGULA
(serves 2)

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese plus Parmesan Cheese shavings (use the best Parmesan that you can find; create shavings with a vegetable peeler, 4 shavings per person)
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
4 cups (lightly packed) arugula or other salad greens, the more bitter greens are best for this recipe
2 large lemon wedges

Method:

Mix grated parmesan and butter in small bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper; set aside. Sprinkle steak generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak; cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to plate. Add venegar, shallots, and sugarto skillet. Boil until reduced to glaze, stirring constantly about 1 minute.

Divide arugula between 2 plates. Add parmesan shavings to plate. Squeeze lemon over greens and cheese. Slice steak and place atop arugula. Top each steak with a bit of the parmesan butter. Drizzle glaze over steaks.

Recipe from Bon Appetit, October, 2008; Photo from www.epicurious.com