RIB-EYE STEAKS WITH CHILLI BUTTER & HOMEMADE CHIPS

Rib-eye steaks with chilli butter & homemade chips image

James Martin shows how to make your loved one a Valentine's Day feast with fail-safe steak and homemade chunky chips

Provided by James Martin

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
50g butter , softened, plus a little extra
1 red chilli , finely chopped
juice and zest ½ lemon
olive oil
x rib-eye steaks , seasoned
2 handfuls mixed salad leaves
450g floury potatoes , such as Estima, King Edward or Maris Piper, peeled and cut into chunky chips
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp thyme leaves
1 garlic clove , crushed

Steps:

For the chilli butter, mash the parsley into the butter with the chilli, a squeeze of lemon juice, the zest and some seasoning. Chill until firm.
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. For the chips, toss all the ingredients on a baking tray, then season. Roast for 35-45 mins until golden and crisp.
Heat a good glug of oil in a frying pan. Add the extra butter and the seasoned steaks, fry for 2-4 mins on each side, then transfer to plates. Toss the leaves with olive oil and lemon juice. Divide between the plates, add the chips and top each steak with a piece of chilli butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 772 calories, Fat 47 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 51 grams protein, Sodium 0.63 milligram of sodium