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Seared Strip Loin with Linguini

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Niman Ranch Strip Loin Steak 6-8 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional to taste, divided
  • 1 box 16 ounces linguini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped fennel
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup chopped Castelvetrano green olives
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 orange zest and juice only
  • 1 goat cheese log 4 ounces
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pat steak dry and season generously with kosher salt. Heat grill pan or grill to medium-high heat. Grill steak until medium-rare (135-140 F), turning halfway through cooking, about 8 minutes total. Set aside.
  • Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Cook linguini according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining linguini in colander.
  • In same pasta pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Cook fennel, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon kosher salt over medium heat, stirring, until fennel is tender, 5-6 minutes. Add chopped olives, garlic and orange zest. Stir in orange juice and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Return drained linguini to pot. Crumble goat cheese on top and add reserved pasta water. Stir until pasta is evenly coated.
  • Serve with slices of steak on top and garnish with fresh parsley.
Course: Main Course