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logo Hoisin-marinated Steak with Nectarine Salsa

serves 4

 

  • four 1 1/4-inch-thick Steaks (try filet mignon)

For marinade
  • 1 spring onion
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh gingerroot
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

For salsa
  • 1 large firm-ripe nectarine
  • 1/2 green bell pepper
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 4 scallions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 small fresh chile (preferably habanero)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste

Make marinade:
Finely chop spring onion and in a bowl whisk together with remaining marinade ingredients.
In a large heavy-duty sealable plastic bag combine marinade and steaks, turning steaks to coat with marinade, and seal bag, pressing out excess air.
Marinate steaks at room temperature 1 hour.

Make salsa while steaks are marinating:
Finely chop nectarine and bell pepper.
Seed and finely chop tomatoes.
Thinly slice white and pale-green parts of scallions and mince garlic.
Wearing protective gloves, discard seeds and ribs from chile and finely chop chile.
In a bowl stir together all salsa ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

Cook steaks:
Remove steaks from marinade, discarding it, and grill steaks on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
(Alternatively, grill steaks in a hot lightly oiled well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)
Transfer steaks to a platter and let stand 5 minutes.
Serve steaks with salsa.