Steak Frites Recipe with Lemon Herb Butter

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork chop

Chicken breast is leaner and generally less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and offers a similar cooking profile.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs can be more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lower in calories and can be homemade.

Add the butter to a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and whip on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.

Next, add the rosemary, thyme, green onions, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined. Set aside.

Add the fries to a container of cold water and move them around with your hands to remove some of the excess starch.

Drain and rinse the potatoes again and drain off any excess water.

Place them in a deep fryer or a pot of oil at 300° for 3 minutes. Remove them from the oil and set them on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper. They can hold for several hours like this.

When you're ready to serve them, turn the heat to 350° and cook for 3-5 more minutes or until well browned and crispy. Toss them with salt in a large bowl and serve.

Season the steak on both sides with salt and pepper.

Add the oil to a large frying pan over high heat. Once smoking, add the strip steak and turn the heat down to medium. Press down on it using tongs or a spatula for 15 to 20 seconds. Then, let it cook untouched for 2 to 3 minutes.

Flip the steak over, add the thyme, garlic, and butter, and cook for 2-4 minutes while basting it with a spoon.

Rest the steak for 3-4 minutes before slicing and serving with some of the butter and fries.

Cooking Techniques

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