Seared Asian Steak on Salad with Ginger Dressing

This meal is delicious, quick and easy to make--though I agree with Nick: not the most filling. It makes a better lunch than dinner. The dressing is beautiful--spicy but not overwhelming. It tastes fresh and light. My mushrooms were crisp but cold by the time my meat was done; maybe it would be better cooked simultaneously with the meat in another pan. The only thing I would change if I made this again would be to follow the directions and sear the steak before cutting it. I purchased pre-sliced steak and it was too well-done for my taste. The sesame-seeds add texture and flavor--I just had trouble keeping them on the steak as many fell off during the searing stage. Paired with Late Harvest Riesling-- a satisfying lunch.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

4 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided

1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

1/2 teaspoon Asian chili-garlic sauce

1/8 teaspoon plus 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil, divided

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 12-ounce rib-eye steaks

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

8 ounces crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, sliced

8 cups mixed greens

Preparation:

Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil, minced ginger, chili-garlic sauce, and 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil in small bowl. Add cilantro and stir to blend. Set dressing aside.

Rub 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil over each side of each rib-eye steak. Sprinkle steaks with salt, pepper, and toasted sesame seeds; press firmly to adhere. 

Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; sauté until browned, about 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer sautéed mushrooms to plate. 

Add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil to skillet; heat over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook to desired doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. 

Transfer steaks to cutting board. Slice steaks. Toss mixed greens with dressing in large bowl; divide greens among plates. Top with steak slices and mushrooms and serve.

Courtesy of Epicurious.com