Bite with Belkys: Grilled New York Strip from Piazzetta at Acqualina

The Chef: Chris Blum

The Restaurant: Piazzetta

The Dish: Grilled New York Strip

Ingredients for New York Strip Steak:

1 (about 1-inch thick) new york strip steak

1 bunch of fresh thyme, chopped

1 bunch of fresh rosemary, chopped

2 Tbs of extra virgin olive oil

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

Ingredients for Mushroom Topping:

2 Tbs of olive oil

1/2 tsp of garlic, chopped

1/2 tsp of shallots, chopped

1/2 tsp of fresh rosemary, chopped

1 cup of portobello mushrooms, sliced

1 cup of red wine

1/4 cup of beef stock

1/2 cup of porcini mushroom, sliced

4 Tbs of demi glace

Method of Preparation:

-Begin by marinating the steak. Chef Chris likes to marinate the meat in fresh thyme, rosemary, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper for at least one hour.

-Then, grill the steak for nine to ten minutes for medium rare to medium, depending on the heat.

-Next, prepare a topping. In a hot pan with a little olive oil, add minced garlic, shallots, fresh rosemary and portobello mushrooms. Let it sauté until the mushrooms start to sweat.

-After, pour in a dash of red wine. Chef Chris recommends cabernet or merlot. Mix it all together and let it reduce by half.

-Then, add beef stock and porcini mushrooms. Stir it all together.

To plate:

Top the steak with hot demi glace and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

Serving Suggestion: Sicilian Lover

Serves: 1

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Piazzetta (at Acqualina Resort and Spa)

17875 Collins Avenue

Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

305-918-6816

www.acqualinaresort.com