Garlic Butter Ribeye With Charred Asparagus
A perfectly seared ribeye basted in garlic butter, served alongside tender charred asparagus. A satisfying, low-carb meal packed with protein and healthy fats.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthJoint discomfort
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Take the steak out of the fridge…
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Take the steak out of the fridge…
Take the steak out of the fridge 20 to 30 minutes before cooking. Pat it entirely dry with a paper towel and season generously on all sides with salt and black pepper.
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Toss the trimmed asparagus in a light…
Toss the trimmed asparagus in a light drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
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Heat a heavy skillet (cast iron works…
Heat a heavy skillet (cast iron works beautifully) over medium-high heat. Add a splash of olive oil. Once shimmering, add the steak. For a 1-inch thick cut, sear for 4 to 5 minutes undisturbed to build a crust.
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Flip the steak
Flip the steak. Lower the heat to medium. Add the butter and smashed garlic to the pan. As the butter melts and foams, spoon it continuously over the steak for another 3 to 4 minutes for medium-rare.
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Transfer the steak to a cutting board…
Transfer the steak to a cutting board to rest for at least 5 minutes.
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While the meat rests
While the meat rests, add the asparagus to the hot skillet with the residual garlic butter. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, tossing occasionally, until tender and slightly charred.
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Slice the steak against the grain
Slice the steak against the grain. Serve alongside the asparagus, drizzled with any resting juices from the board and a fresh squeeze of lemon over the greens.
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The nutrition underneath
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Steaks vary in thickness
Steaks vary in thickness. Use a meat thermometer if you want precision: aim for 130°F for medium-rare before resting.
Don't skip resting the meat
Don't skip resting the meat; this allows the proteins to relax and reabsorb juices, preventing a dry steak.
To quickly trim asparagus
To quickly trim asparagus, bend one spear near the bottom until it naturally snaps—use that length as a guide to slice the rest of the bunch.
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