Dining Out

Scotch fillet with tomato and zucchini salad

Preparation 10 mins l Cooking 10 mins

Ingredients (serves 4)
4 x 220g beef scotch fillet steaks, fat-trimmed
500g mini microwavable potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
250g grape tomatoes
2 large zucchini, peeled into ribbons
Zest and juice of 1 lemon + wedges, to serve
1 tbsp baby capers, rinsed, drained
80g baby rocket
1/3 cup parsley leaves plus extra, finely chopped
1 long red chilli, thinly sliced (optional)

Method
Microwave potatoes in packet for 4-5 minutes on high (100 per cent) or until tender. Set aside, keeping warm. Halve to serve.
Meanwhile, brush steaks with half the oil and sprinkle with seasoning. Preheat a large char-grill pan or barbecue over medium-high heat. Cook steaks for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked to your liking. Set aside on a plate loosely covered with foil for five minutes.
Reheat char-grill pan or barbecue over medium-high heat, lightly oil pan and cook tomatoes for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened and charred. Place tomatoes in a large bowl, add remaining oil, zucchini, lemon zest and juice, capers, rocket, parsley and chilli, if desired. Season and toss to combine.
Serve steaks with potatoes, sprinkled with extra parsley, salad and lemon wedges.
Tips
• Other steaks such as porterhouse or eye fillet would also work well in this recipe.
• Lemon pepper seasoning is available in the spice section of the supermarket.