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Master Fine Dining Sirloin Steak: Chef's Easy & Delicious Recipe
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Master Fine Dining Sirloin Steak: Chef's Easy & Delicious Recipe
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Master Fine Dining Sirloin Steak: Chef's Easy & Delicious Recipe

Learn how to prepare a gourmet fine dining sirloin steak with expert plating techniques. This recipe guides you through searing the perfect steak, creating a rich sauce, and arranging a beautiful plate with vegetables and garnish, bringing a restaurant-quality experience to your home kitchen.
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#Sirloin
#Fine Dining
#Gourmet
#Chef Style
#Plating
#Beef
#Special Occasion
#Restaurant Quality
Perfectly Seared Sirloin Steak with a Golden Crust
Perfectly Seared Sirloin Steak with a Golden Crust

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
2
Servings
Medium
Modern European Fine Dining
Korean
Nutrition (per serving)
500
Calories
45g
Protein
12g
Carbs
35g
Fat
Juicy Steak Basted with Butter, Garlic, and Herbs
Juicy Steak Basted with Butter, Garlic, and Herbs

Ingredients

  • Sirloin Steak
    (approx. 250-300g, thick cut)

    1 piece
  • Salt
    (Flaky sea salt or kosher salt)

    to taste generous pinch
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  • Black Pepper
    (Freshly ground)

    to taste generous pinch
  • Olive Oil

    2 tablespoons
  • Butter
    (Unsalted)

    2 tablespoons
  • Garlic
    (Smashed, skin on)

    3 cloves
  • Thyme or Rosemary
    (Fresh)

    2 sprigs
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  • Asparagus
    (Trimmed)

    4 spears
  • Cherry Tomatoes
    (Halved or whole)

    5 pieces
  • Mushrooms
    (Such as cremini or button, sliced)

    3 pieces
  • Broccolini

    2 small stems
  • Demi-Glace or Red Wine Sauce
    (Prepared, warmed)

    1 cup
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  • Microgreens or Edible Flowers
    (For garnish)

    small handful
  • Black Garlic Puree
    (Optional, for plating)

    1 teaspoon
  • Mustard
    (For plating)

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 2
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Elegant Plating of Sirloin, Vegetables, and Sauce
Elegant Plating of Sirloin, Vegetables, and Sauce

Instructions

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  • 1

    Pat the sirloin steak dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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    Pat the sirloin steak dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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    A dry surface helps achieve a perfect crust. Seasoning early allows flavors to penetrate.
  • 2

    Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Carefully place the seasoned steak in the hot pan and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms.
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    Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Carefully place the seasoned steak in the hot pan and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms.
    5m

    Do not overcrowd the pan; sear in batches if needed. A very hot pan is key for a good crust.
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  • 3

    Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter, smashed garlic cloves, and fresh thyme/rosemary sprigs to the pan. Tilt the pan and continuously baste the steak with the melted butter and aromatics for 2-3 minutes, ensuring even cooking and flavor infusion.
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    Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter, smashed garlic cloves, and fresh thyme/rosemary sprigs to the pan. Tilt the pan and continuously baste the steak with the melted butter and aromatics for 2-3 minutes, ensuring even cooking and flavor infusion.
    3m

    Basting adds incredible flavor and moisture to the steak. Be careful not to burn the butter or garlic.
  • 4

    Remove the steak from the pan and place it on a cutting board or wire rack. Let it rest for at least 5-7 minutes. This step is crucial for the juices to redistribute, resulting in a tender and juicy steak.
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    Remove the steak from the pan and place it on a cutting board or wire rack. Let it rest for at least 5-7 minutes. This step is crucial for the juices to redistribute, resulting in a tender and juicy steak.
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    Never cut into a steak immediately after cooking; resting prevents juices from escaping.
  • 5

    While the steak rests, quickly sauté asparagus, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and broccolini in the same pan with residual butter and oil, or a fresh knob of butter, until tender-crisp. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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    While the steak rests, quickly sauté asparagus, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and broccolini in the same pan with residual butter and oil, or a fresh knob of butter, until tender-crisp. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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    Cook vegetables just until tender-crisp to maintain their vibrant color and texture.
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  • 6

    Slice the rested sirloin steak against the grain into thick, even pieces.
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    Slice the rested sirloin steak against the grain into thick, even pieces.
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    Slicing against the grain ensures maximum tenderness with every bite.
  • 7

    Arrange the sliced steak elegantly on a plate. Drizzle with warm demi-glace or red wine sauce. Artfully arrange the sautéed vegetables around the steak. Garnish with microgreens, edible flowers, or dots of black garlic puree and mustard for a fine dining presentation.
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    Arrange the sliced steak elegantly on a plate. Drizzle with warm demi-glace or red wine sauce. Artfully arrange the sautéed vegetables around the steak. Garnish with microgreens, edible flowers, or dots of black garlic puree and mustard for a fine dining presentation.
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    Think about color, height, and texture when plating to create a visually appealing dish.
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