Cucumber Melon White Balsamic
Olive Oil & Balsamic Steak Marinade
A deeply aromatic marinade of herbs, garlic, and rich balsamic that transforms rib-eye steak into something tender, savoury, and full of character. Finished with a quick sear and oven roast for a perfectly cooked, flavour-packed result.
Prep: 15 minutes
Marinate: 12 hours
Cook: 15–20 minutes
Makes: 2 steaks
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Della Terra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus 1 tbsp for searing
- 1/2 cup Della Terra Tradizionale Condimento Dark Balsamic
- 2 tsp Della Teriyaki Dark Balsamic
- 1 head garlic, crushed (skin on)
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 6 sage leaves
- 1 tsp flaked salt (plus more to finish)
- 2 large bone-in rib-eye steaks (16–20 oz each)
Directions
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, dark balsamic, and Teriyaki balsamic.
- Add garlic, thyme, rosemary, and sage. Stir to combine.
- Place steaks in a deep dish or tray and pour marinade overtop, ensuring steaks are fully covered.
- Cover and refrigerate for about 12 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Remove steaks from marinade and place on a rack. Rub with flaked salt.
- Heat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Sear steaks for about 3 minutes per side until browned.
- Transfer pan (or steaks on a tray) to the oven and roast for 5–7 minutes for medium-rare.
- Remove from oven and rest steaks for 4 minutes before slicing.
- Finish with a pinch of salt and a light drizzle of Tradizionale Dark Balsamic before serving.
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