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Hanger Steak with Charred Scallion Sauce

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An ode to the classic French dish of leeks vinaigrette, the bright, addictive condiment clinging to this quick-cooking steak dinner is also destined for your next roast chicken or pork chop.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup crushed or coarsely chopped walnuts
1 small garlic clove
9 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 (1 1/2-lb.) hanger steak, cut into 4 pieces, center membrane removed
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
3/4 tsp. Aleppo-style pepper, plus more for serving
12 scallions
5 tsp. sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. chopped cornichons
1 Tbsp. chopped drained capers
1 Tbsp. whole grain mustard
3/4 tsp. chopped thyme
Pinch of sugar
Flaky sea salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Finely grate garlic over warm walnuts and toss with 6 Tbsp. oil.

    Step 2

    Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Season steaks with kosher salt and black pepper; sprinkle all over with Aleppo-style pepper. Rub with 2 Tbsp. oil and cook, turning occasionally, until deeply browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 130° for medium-rare, 10–12 minutes. Transfer steaks to a cutting board.

    Step 3

    Wipe out skillet and reduce heat to medium. Place scallions and 1 Tbsp. oil in skillet, season with kosher salt, and cook, turning occasionally, until softened and deeply charred, about 4 minutes. Transfer to cutting board; trim and cut into 1" pieces. Add to bowl with walnut mixture along with vinegar, cornichons, capers, mustard, thyme, and sugar and toss to combine; season with kosher salt and black pepper.

    Step 4

    Slice steak against the grain and sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with scallion sauce and more Aleppo-style pepper.

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