Grilled Flank Steak with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce and Asparagus

• 1 tablespoon salted butter, plus 1 stick slightly softened
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 pound gorgonzola cheese,crumbled
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 cup paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 pounds large asparagus, trimmed

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the shallot and cook until tender, about 1 minute.
3. Add the heavy cream and simmer until reduced by half.
4. Whisk in the gorgonzola until it melts.
5. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
6. Heat a grill pan over medium heat.
7. Brush the steak lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season liberally with salt and pepper.
8. Grill the steak, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, turning once.
9. Remove from the heat and cover with foil.
10. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
11. Meanwhile, combine the sugar, paprika and onion powder in a small bowl.
12. Reserve 4 teaspoons and store the rest in an airtight container.
13. (Seasoning will keep in the pantry for up to 6 months.)
14. Mix the stick of softened butter with 3 teaspoons of the seasoning in a small bowl; cover and refrigerate.
15. Toss the asparagus with the remaining 1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning mix and 1 tablespoon olive oil; add salt and pepper to taste.
16. Cook the asparagus in a grill pan over medium heat until tender, turning once, about 6 minutes total.
17. Reserve 4 stalks for the sushi.
18. Reserve a quarter of the steak for the sushi; cut the rest into -inch-thick slices.
19. Top with the gorgonzola cream sauce, reserving about 1/2 cup for sushi, and serve with the asparagus and some barbecue butter.
20. Southern-Style Sushi
21. Photograph by Tina Rupp

butter, shallot, heavy cream, gorgonzola cheese, kosher salt, flank steak, olive oil, sugar, paprika, onion powder

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/grilled-flank-steak-with-gorgonzola-cream-sauce-and-asparagus-recipe2.html (may not work)