BBQ · Quick weeknight

29 August 2017

Scotch Steak, Anchovy Butter and Quick Fries

First published in delicious.

Scotch fillet with a punchy anchovy butter and quick fries. A steak night favourite.

Serves
4
Prep
25 mins
Cook
15 mins
Total
40 mins
Difficulty
Easy
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Scotch Steak, Anchovy Butter and Quick Fries, recipe by Hayden Quinn

Ingredients

Anchovy butter

Method

  1. Remove the steaks from fridge to come to room temperature.
  2. For the anchovy butter, place all ingredients in a small food processor, whiz until combined. Place butter on a square of baking paper and roll into a log. Chill.
  3. To make quick fries, combine grated potato and ½ tsp salt flakes in a colander. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Add thyme and combine.
  4. Heat 1cm oil in a large non-stick pan over low–medium heat. In batches, spoon ⅓ cup portions of potato mixture into the pan. Use a spatula to flatten each to a 10cm disc.
  5. Cook 3–4 minutes each side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel, and loosely cover with foil.
  6. Heat a barbecue or chargrill to a high heat and drizzle with a little oil. Season steaks and cook, turning, for 12 minutes for medium-rare or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a tray, loosely covered with foil, and rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine watercress and thinly sliced beetroot.
  8. To serve, thickly slice steaks and place on a serving platter with sliced anchovy butter, fries, and watercress and beetroot salad.