Sunday, October 10, 2010

Steakhouse meal made easy

Steak with grilled asparagus and Caprese salad

Steak Rub:
2 parts Kosher Salt
1 part ground black pepper
1 part garlic powder
1 part onion powder

Let the steak lose their chill by taking them out of the fridge appx 30 mins before grilling or pan frying. Pat meat dry sprinkle meat liberally with the rub.

Prep the asparagus by snapping the ends off place in the microwave wrapped in a moistened paper towel for one minute. Next in a small bowl place 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon to 1 and a half teaspoons of the steak rub in the microwave and cook for 2 mins or until melted.

Preheat your grill for 10 mins or until it is 500 degrees.

Spray or wipe the grill grates with canola oil

Place steaks on the hottest part of your grill let cook for 4-7 mins per side depending on the doneness you like and the thickness of your steaks.

Once you place the steaks on the grill place the asparagus on as well and grill until the tips are slightly browned turning often.  When the asparagus are done toss in the butter mixture.

For the Caprese get your favorite
pesto mine is from Fresh and easy
grape tomatoes
fresh mozzarella balls
a pinch of kosher salt
5-10 grinds of fresh cracked pepper
mix everything in a bowl

I get my steaks from Costco they are really great quality!