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elebrating summer with si]]ling meals starts with tender, juicy cuts of meat that take center stage when dining on the patio or firing up the grill. Call over the neighbors or simply enjoy family time with your nearest and dearest by savoring the flavor of warm weather meals.
Steak enthusiasts and burger lovers alike can show off their summer cooking skills with these recipes for Southwest Steaks with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce and Parmesan-+erb Fries and Fried /obster Po %oy Cheeseburgers from Omaha Steaks Executive Chef David Rose. Thick, juicy, marbled steaks are cooked to tender doneness and complemented by steakhouse-style fries while savory lobster is combined with all-American burgers.
For seafood connoisseurs, Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole and Pico de Gallo offer an easy way to add shrimp to the menu. Just fire up the grill and allow seared seafood to mingle with fresh, homemade toppings for a light summertime bite.
Find more summer favorites at OmahaSteaks.com/Summer.
)ried /obster 3o %oy &heeseburJers
Recipe courtesy of Omaha Steaks Executive Chef David Rose
Prep time: about 20 minutes
Cook time: about 20 minutes
Servings: 2
3imento 5emoulade
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons minced pimentos
1 tablespoon 'ijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced bread and butter picNles 1 pepperoncino, seeded and minced
1/4 teaspoon smoNed papriNa
1/4 teaspoon Jarlic powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly Jround blacN pepper 1 tablespoon freshly sTuee]ed lemon juice dashes hot sauce
Nosher salt, to taste )ried /obster 7ails
9eJetable oil, for fryinJ
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Nosher salt, diYided
1/2 teaspoon freshly Jround blacN pepper, diYided 1/4 teaspoon Jarlic powder
1/4 teaspoon smoNed papriNa
1 larJe eJJ
1 tablespoon water
2 dashes hot sauce
1/4 cup potato chips, finely blended in
food processor
1/ cup panNo breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon minced flat leaf Italian parsley 2 2maha 6teaNs &old :ater /obster 7ails
ounces each &heeseburJers
1 pound 2maha 6teaNs 3remium *round %eef salt, to taste freshly Jround blacN pepper, to taste tablespoons unsalted butter, at room
temperature brioche buns slices yellow cheddar cheese
leaYes romaine lettuce, shredded
To make pimento remoulade: In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, pimentos, mustard, pickles, pepperoncino, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, lemon juice and hot sauce until well-incorporated. Season with salt, to taste.
To make fried lobster tails: Preheat grill to 400 F and add oil to 10-inch cast-iron pan, about 1/2-inch deep.
In medium bowl, whisk flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika until wellincorporated. Set aside.
In separate medium bowl, whisk egg, water and hot sauce. Set aside.
In third medium bowl, whisk potato chips, panko breadcrumbs and parsley until well-incorporated. Set aside.
Cut lobster tails in half lengthwise, remove meat from shell and season with remaining kosher salt and black pepper.
Toss halved lobster tails in flour mixture first, egg mixture second and potato chip mixture third, coating thoroughly.
Fry lobster tails 3-4 minutes on each side until goldenbrown and cooked through. Close grill lid between flipping.
To make cheeseburgers: Preheat grill to 450 F using direct heat. Form ground beef into two 1/2-pound patties, each about 1/2-inch thick.
8sing thumb, make dimple in center of each patty to help cook evenly.
Season both sides of burger with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread butter on each cut-side of buns.
Grill burgers 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness. Add one slice cheddar cheese on each burger, close lid and grill about 30 seconds to melt cheese. Remove patties from grill to clean plate. Place buns cut-sides down on grill grates and toast 20-30 seconds, or until well toasted, being careful to avoid burning.
To assemble: Place desired amount of remoulade on buns. Place cheeseburgers on bottom buns. Top each with two fried lobster tail halves. Place handful shredded lettuce on lobster tails. Top with buns. 2 2 2
6outhwest 6teaNs with &reamy 3eppercorn 6auce and 3armesan-+erb )ries
Recipe courtesy of Omaha Steaks Executive Chef David Rose Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
6outhwest 6teaN 5ub
1 tablespoon Nosher salt
1 teaspoon blacN pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaYes
1 teaspoon smoNed papriNa
1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1/2 teaspoon Jround chipotle pepper
1/2 teaspoon Jarlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin 3armesan-+erb )ries
1 pacNaJe 1 ounces 2maha 6teaNs 6teaNhouse )ries 1/2 cup 3armesan cheese, freshly Jrated
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaYes, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaYes, minced
1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, minced 1ew 2 2maha 6teaNs %utcher¶s &ut 1ew 1/4 cup Jrapeseed oil 2 ounces unsalted butter, cold *rilled 6hrimp 7ostadas with *uacamole and 3ico de *allo Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 3ico de *allo /4 cup 5oma tomatoes, diced into 1/4-inch pieces tablespoons white onion, diced into 1/4-inch pieces 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped fine 1 teaspoon jalapeno, minced fine, with seeds 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon sea salt *uacamole 2 medium aYocados, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/4 cup pico de Jallo 1 tablespoon fresh Jarlic, minced 1 tablespoon oliYe oil 1/2 teaspoon jalapeno, minced 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 6hrimp 7ostadas 12 ounces 2maha 6teaNs :ild $rJentinian 5ed 6hrimp, thawed 2 tablespoons oliYe oil 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup canned refried pinto beans or refried blacN beans 4 tostada flats 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce 1 cup Juacamole 1 cup pico de Jallo 2 tablespoons shredded &otija cheese 4 cilantro spriJs 4 lime wedJes To make pico de gallo: In bowl, mix tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice and salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. To make guacamole: In bowl, mix avocados, lime juice, 1/4 cup pico de gallo, garlic, olive oil, jalapeno and salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. To make shrimp tostadas: In bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, chili powder, cumin and salt. Marinate in refrigerator at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Clean and season grill grates. Grill shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until lightly charred and opaque. +eat refried beans and spread 2 tablespoons beans on each tostada flat. Spread shredded romaine lettuce on top of beans followed by guacamole and remaining pico de gallo. Top each tostada with 3-4 grilled shrimp and sprinkle with Cotija cheese. Garnish each tostada with one cilantro sprig and one lime wedge. 3eppercorn &ream 6auce 1/2 cup brandy /4 cup beef stocN 1/2 cup heaYy cream 2 teaspoons peppercorn medley, coarsely cracNed salt, to taste pepper, to taste To make Southwest steak rub: In small bowl, whisk salt, pepper, thyme, paprika, chili powder, chipotle pepper, garlic powder and cumin until fully incorporated. To make Parmesan-herb fries: Preheat oven to 425 F. Place fries on baking rack on top of sheet pan bake 25 minutes, or until golden-brown and crispy. In medium bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, thyme, rosemary and parsley until fully incorporated. Remove fries from oven and toss with Parmesan herbs. To make 1ew In cast-iron pan, add grapeseed oil and bring to high heat. Place steaks in pan and sear 3-4 minutes on both sides for medium-rare doneness. Remove steaks from pan and rest 8 minutes reserve oil in castiron pan. To make peppercorn cream sauce: Add brandy to reserved oil in cast-iron pan and reduce to 1/3 volume, about 1 minute. Add beef stock and reduce by 1/3 volume, about 2-3 minutes. Add heavy cream and cracked peppercorn medley to pan, bring to boil and reduce to simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.