Description
These easy crostini pair thinly sliced flank steak with peppery arugula and a homemade horseradish aioli for a simple two-bite appetizer that's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Flank Steak:
- 2 lb flank steak
- 2 tbsp Montreal steak spice
Horseradish Aioli:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
Crostini:
- 1 baguette, cut into 1/2" slices on the diagonal
- Baby arugula
Instructions
Broil the Steak:
- Preheat the broiler for at least 5 minutes, and line a broiler pan with aluminum foil.
- In the meantime, pat the flank steak dry using paper towel. Sprinkle both sides with Montreal steak spice, gently pressing in to make a crust.
- Place the steak on the prepared broiler pan and broil for 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked to medium-rare or a meat thermometer registers an internal temperature of 165F. Tent with aluminum foil and set aside to rest for 5 minutes, or until ready to serve.
Prepare the Aioli:
- While the steak is broiling, prepare the aioli.
- Using a large heavy knife, finely mince the garlic. Sprinkle with salt, then use the flat of the knife to mash the salt and garlic together into a paste. (You can also do this step using a mortar and pestle, if you have one.)
- Scrape the garlic paste into a small bowl. Add egg yolk, and whisk until smooth. Begin pouring in the olive oil in a thin, steady stream as you whisk briskly, continuing until the oil is completely incorporated and the aoili is thick and smooth. (If the aioli starts to separate at any point during this process, stop adding oil immediately. Whisk the aoili briskly until it comes together again, then continue on as usual.)
- Stir in horseradish. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if necessary. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
Assemble the Crostini:
- To assemble, arrange the baguette slices on a serving platter. Spread each one with a small dollop of horseradish aioli, then top with a few baby arugula leaves.
- Cut flank steak into thin slices across the grain. Lay a slice on top of each crostini. Serve immediately.
Notes
Food Safety Note: This aioli is made with raw eggs, which is traditional but may not be suitable for pregnant people, young children or anyone who's squicked out by raw eggs. If you prefer to play it safe, you can make a safer aioli by adding the crushed garlic and horseradish to 1/4 cup of store-bought mayonnaise.
Cooking the Flank Steak: I've used the broiler here for the sake of simplicity, but in warmer weather, feel free to cook the steak on the grill until medium-rare.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Canadian