asparagus_oscar_steakAsparagus Steak Oscar – Dine in Luxury Tonight

Chef’s Recipe: Asparagus Steak Oscar. Steak Oscar is a fine dish combining the delicious taste of asparagus with only the finest of steaks around. This absolutely decadent recipes combines 4 favorite foods: good steaks, crab, asparagus and bearnaise sauce. This recipe is beautifully easy to make, but packs a punch aesthetically-it’s sure to make an impression when served to your guests! By using fantastic ingredients such as beef tenderloin, crabmeat and fresh asparagus, this meal is a perfect balance of healthy, meaty, and delicious.

Ingredients
1 envelope bearnaise sauce
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 pound fresh crabmeat
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick and 3 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon paprika

steamed-potatos-steak-food-picturePreparing the Meal

  • Prepare bearnaise sauce according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.

IMG_1462Your Crab Shouldn’t Take Long to Heat Through

  • In a large skillet, saute crab in butter for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  • Stir in lemon juice; keep warm.
  • Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°).

8014719_f520Grill Steaks to Desired Doneness

  • Top with crab mixture, asparagus and bearnaise sauce. Sprinkle with paprika. Enjoy!

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