Grilled butternut squash steaks with brown butter sage sauce

Introduction

Experience a vegetarian delight with these Grilled Butternut Squash Steaks, topped with a nutty brown butter sage sauce. A perfect hearty main meal, cooked beautifully on the Arteflame Grill.

Ingredients:

• 1 large butternut squash (about 3 lb.), preferably with a long thick neck
• 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 6 sage leaves
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Squash:

   • Cut the neck off the squash, reserving the base for another use.
   • Remove the stem and peel the neck. Resting the neck on its cut base, cut it in half lengthwise to create two lobes. Trim the rounded sides to form two ¾"-thick steaks (about 6 oz. each). Reserve the trimmings for another use.

2. Grill the Squash Steaks:

   • Preheat the Arteflame grill. Brush the squash steaks with olive oil.
   • Grill each steak, turning every 3 minutes, until deeply browned on both sides and fork-tender, about 15 minutes total.

3. Make the Brown Butter Sage Sauce:

   • Place a skillet on the Arteflame plancha and add butter, sage, and garlic.
   • Tilt the pan to pool the butter on one side and continually baste the steaks with the butter using a large spoon.
   • Continue basting until the butter stops bubbling, smells nutty, and begins to brown, about 1 minute.
   • Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.

4. Serve:

   • Transfer the grilled squash steaks to plates.
   • Spoon the brown butter sage sauce over the steaks and serve.

Tips

• Choose a butternut squash with a long, thick neck for uniform steaks.
• Keep heat medium-high when grilling for nice caramelization.
• Use fresh sage for the best aroma and flavor.

Variations

• Try thyme or rosemary instead of sage for a different herb profile.
• Substitute ghee for butter to make the dish dairy-free.
• Add a sprinkle of toasted nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.

Best pairings

• Serve with a quinoa salad for a balanced meal.
• Pair with roasted Brussels sprouts for extra earthiness.
• Enjoy with a glass of white wine such as Chardonnay.

Conclusion

Transform butternut squash into a hearty vegetarian meal with this Grilled Butternut Squash Steaks recipe, featuring a luxurious brown butter sage sauce, all made on your Arteflame Grill.