TOPPING ESSENTIALS: THREE-OLIVE STEAK TOPPING

Topping Essentials: Three-Olive Steak Topping image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories Salsas

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

PLAN/PURCHASE
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
4 Tbsp shallots, chopped
1 large bay leaf, dried
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
3 Tbsp dry red wine, i prefer a good bordeaux
5 Tbsp kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped
5 Tbsp green olives, pitted and roughly chopped
2 Tbsp black olives, pitted and roughly chopped
2 clove garlic, chopped
3 Tbsp italian parsley, chopped (optional)
salt, kosher variety, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
lemon juice, freshly squeezed to taste

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
3. Add the olive oil to a small saucepan, over medium-low heat.
4. Add the shallots, garlic, bay leaf, and crushed red pepper.
5. Allow to cook until the shallots soften, but do not burn, about 3 - 4 minutes.
6. Remove the saucepan from the heat, extract the bay leaf, and stir in the olives and red wine.
7. Chef's Note: The olives will make or break this recipe. Don't go mild here... choose the tartest Kalamata and green olives that you can find... and then bring them together with some mild black olives.
8. Add the parsley (if using), and combine.
9. Chef's Note: Season the topping with salt and pepper, to taste.
10. Chef's Tip: If the topping is too thick, you can add a bit of additional wine to thin it out.
11. PLATE/PRESENT
12. Brighten with a bit of lemon juice, and then serve as a topping over your favorite steak (or other protein). Enjoy.
13. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.