PEPPER-CRUSTED STEAK WITH WARM MUSHROOM SALAD

Pepper-Crusted Steak with Warm Mushroom Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds Denver, sirloin or strip steak (1 to 1 1/2 inches thick)
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons coarsely ground mixed peppercorns
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
1/2 small shallot, minced
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound oyster or cremini mushrooms, trimmed and thickly sliced
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 5-ounce package mesclun salad mix (about 8 cups)
1 cup fresh parsley
2 ounces white cheddar cheese, shaved

Steps:

Season the steak on both sides with salt and then coat with the peppercorns. Whisk the vinegar and maple syrup in a large bowl and add the shallot; set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the steak and cook, undisturbed, until a crust forms, 4 to 5 minutes per side, plus about 1 minute on each of the long edges. Transfer to a cutting board to rest.
While the steak cooks, heat a second large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and the mushrooms; cook, undisturbed, until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Toss, season with salt and continue cooking until well browned and tender, about 5 more minutes.
Whisk the mustard into the shallot mixture, then whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add the mesclun, parsley and sautéed mushrooms and toss; season with salt.
Divide the salad among plates and top with the cheese. Slice the steak and add to the plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Fat 43 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Cholesterol 121 milligrams, Sodium 518 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 4 grams