Seared Steak with a Crunchy Salsa

This quick steak dish combines thin cut beef steak with Cajun spices and served with a crunchy salsa made with cherry tomatoes, olives, red onions, lime juice and freshly chopped coriander or parsley. A perfect midweek meal.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Serves: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 2 thin cut beef steaks
  • 2 teaspoons rapeseed oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or similar
  • For the Crunchy Salsa:
  • 75g cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 50g pitted black or green olives, roughly chopped
  • ½ red onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Large handful freshly chopped coriander or flat-leaf parsley

Method

  1. Remove the steaks from the fridge at least 20 minutes before cooking.
  2. Put the steaks on a plate, brush with the oil on both sides and sprinkle the seasoning all over. Cover and leave to one side.
  3. To prepare the salsa, in a small bowl mix all the ingredients together and set aside.
  4. Heat a non-stick pan until hot and cook the steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side (for medium)
  5. Serve the steaks with sauté potatoes, wedges or chips, a selection of relishes and a green salad.