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.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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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.
Allow: 20 to 30 minutes
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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.
Allow: 4 to 5 minutes
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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.
Allow: 3 to 4 minutes
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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.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Add the asparagus to the hot skillet…
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.
Look for: 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.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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