Grass-Fed Steaks with Kalamata-Olive Chimichurri

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons fruity olive oil, divided
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons water
• ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley
• ¹/₃ cup shallots
• + 6 more ingredients
• • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 2 14- to 16-ounce 2-inch-thick grass-fed New York strip steaks
  • ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons pitted Kalamata olives

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic, red pepper, and bay leaf. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shallots and sauté until just translucent, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in parsley, olives, and vinegar. Add 1 tablespoon water. Add mo...

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