Grilled Ribeye Steak and Green Olive Tapenade
Ingredients:
Steak
• -2 Ribeye steaks - take out 30-45 minutes before cooking and marinate
• 4 garlic clove - minced
• 2 T fresh oregano - chopped
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Olive oil
Olive Tapenade
• 1 cup olives - Castelvetrano, Picholine or Cerignola or a mixture
• 2 T capers
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1-2 anchovies
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup mixed herbs - parsley, basil and oregano
• 1 tsp preserved lemon or lemon zest
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper or white pepper
DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix garlic, oregano, pepper flakes, salt, pepper and 2-3 T olive oil in a bowl. Place steaks in a glass baking dish and rub with marinade on both sides, cover and leave on counter. Make tapenade.
2. Place all ingredients in food processor and pulse 3-5 times until desired texture. Taste and adjust seasoning to desired taste. Place in a bowl and set aside until ready to use.
3. Heat grill - brush with oil. When hot, cook steaks 6-8 minutes per side or cooked to your desired doneness. Let rest and slice into thin pieces - serve with olive tapenade.