Bite with Belkys: Steak pizzaiola with creamed corn

The Chef: Peter Vauthy
The Restaurant: Red, The Steakhouse
The Dish: Steak Pizzaiola with Creamed Corn

Ingredients for Steak Pizzaiola:

1 24 oz. Porterhouse or T-Bone Steak of your choice
1 Tbs. of butter
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 shallot, diced
1 red pepper, sliced into 1/2 inch strips
1 onion, sliced into 1/2 inch strips
1 24 oz. canned tomatoes (San Marzano preferred)
1 Tbs. of fresh oregano, chopped
1 tsp. of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Method of Preparation:

-Start by seasoning the steak with salt and pepper.

-Then, let it broil for about six minutes on each side.

-Chef Peter says to make sure you let the meat rest after it's done cooking.

-In the meantime, prepare the pizzaiola topping. First, melt butter in a hot pan and then add garlic, shallots, red pepper, onion, canned tomatoes, fresh oregano, a pinch of salt and pepper. You can also toss in some red pepper flakes if desired. Let this simmer for about five minutes.

Serves: 2

Ingredients for Side of Creamed Corn:

6 Ears of sweet corn
1 Tbs. of butter
1 Tbs. of garlic, sliced
1 Tbs. of shallots, sliced
1 cup of heavy cream
1 Tbs. chives, chopped
1 Tbs. parsley, chopped
cornbread breadcrumbs

Method of Preparation:

-First, clean the corn and remove it off the cob.

-In a hot pan, melt a dab of butter. Then, sauté sliced garlic and shallots.

-Next, add the corn and pour in heavy whipping cream. You can also use milk or half and half.

-Now, throw in some fresh chives and parsley, and let this simmer for a few minutes.

-After, put all the cooked ingredients into a gratin dish, topped with cornbread breadcrumbs.

-Before serving, you can place the dish in a 350 degree oven for a few minutes or until the crumbs are a nice golden brown.

Serves: 4

To Plate the Dish:

Top the steak with the pizziola mix and serve the creamed corn on the side. Chef Peter says you can use any of the remaining pizzaiola topping mix for chicken, fish or shrimp.

Serving Suggestion: Red Wine

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Red, The Steakhouse
119 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-534-3688
http://www.redthesteakhouse.com/