Sage-chive Steaks With Arugula Salad

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more
• extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling (evoo)
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed and grated
• 4 tablespoons chives, snipped
• 12 sage leaves, finely chopped
• 4 sirloin steaks, patted dry (3/4- to 1-inch-thick)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 8 ounces gorgonzola
• 1 (5 ounce) package arugula
• 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 lemon, juice of

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl, combine the evoo, garlic, chives and sage. season the steaks with salt and pepper, then coat with the oil mixture.
• 2 heat a large skillet over high heat. add 2 steaks and cook for 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or 8 minutes for medium.
• 3 transfer to a plate. wipe the skillet clean and repeat with the remaining steaks. top the steaks with the cheese, tent with foil and let stand for 5 minutes.
• 4 toss the arugula and tomatoes with the lemon juice, a drizzle of evoo, and salt and pepper to taste. serve alongside the steaks and pass the bread around the table.