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Perfect Father’s Day Steak Dinner for Two

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A quick and easy steak dinner recipe featuring perfectly seared ribeye steaks with garlic herb butter, roasted baby potatoes, and asparagus. Ideal for special occasions like Father’s Day or any intimate dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ribeye steaks (about 10 oz / 280 g each), preferably USDA Choice
  • Salt (kosher or sea salt)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 pound (450 g) baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

Instructions

  1. Take the steaks out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature. Pat dry and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for about 25 minutes until golden and tender, shaking the pan halfway through.
  4. In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  5. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add olive oil.
  6. Place steaks in the pan and sear for 2-3 minutes without moving to develop a deep brown crust.
  7. Flip steaks and add half the garlic herb butter to the pan. Tilt the pan and spoon melted butter over the steaks repeatedly for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 4-6 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature about 130°F / 54°C). Adjust time for preferred doneness.
  9. Remove steaks from oven and transfer to a plate. Spoon remaining garlic herb butter on top. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 5-7 minutes.
  10. While steaks rest, toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper on the baking sheet used for potatoes. Roast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until tender but still crisp.
  11. Arrange steaks with roasted potatoes and asparagus on plates. Pour any remaining pan juices over the steak before serving.

Notes

Let steaks come to room temperature before cooking for even doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check for medium-rare at 130°F (54°C). Rest steaks 5-7 minutes after cooking to redistribute juices. If skillet is not oven-safe, transfer steaks to a baking dish before roasting. Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing for a perfect crust.

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Keywords: steak dinner, ribeye steak, garlic herb butter, roasted potatoes, asparagus, Father's Day recipe, easy steak recipe, dinner for two

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