Grilled Steak with Mixed Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients:

2 strip loin steaks at least 3/4 inch thick
freshly grated black pepper

Mushroom Sauce:
2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 cup mixed dehydrated mushrooms (porcini & lobster)
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tbsp. white wine
2-3 tbsp. fresh flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped

Procedure:

Place the dehydrated mushrooms in a heat-proof bowl and with enough very hot water to cover them. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes. Drain but save the mushroom liquid. You can use 1 tbsp for the sauce and the rest can be added to any soup or stew for a wonderful flavor. Slice the mushrooms. Preheat the BBQ or broiler until very hot. Cook the steaks over medium high heat for 4-5 minutes and turn. Continue to cook for 4 minutes for medium or longer if you prefer your steak well done. Remove the steaks to a platter and cover with foil for 5 minutes or so. This relaxes the meat and makes for a much more tender steak. In the meantime, heat the oil and butter over medium high heat in a skillet on top of the stove. Saute the onions until translucent. Lower the heat to medium and add the mushrooms (raw sliced cremini and drained rehydrated mushroom slices. Saute for 5 minutes, add the garlic and toss until fragrant. Add the wine and lemon juice and toss. If there is too little liquid (you want the pan moist, just a little more than a film of liquid) add some mushroom liquid. Add the parsley, taste for seasoning and add salt & pepper if needed. To serve, plate the steaks and top with mushroom mixture. Makes 2 servings.