Prepare to elevate your home cooking game with a restaurant-quality dish that will make your taste buds dance and your dinner guests impressed! This mouthwatering Peppercorn Steak recipe combines the bold, robust flavors of perfectly seared ribeye with the earthy richness of shiitake mushrooms and the crisp freshness of asparagus. Whether you're looking to impress a special someone or treat yourself to a gourmet meal, this recipe promises a culinary adventure that transforms an ordinary dinner into an extraordinary dining experience.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye steaks
- 1 cup asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons crushed black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Remove steaks from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to reach room temperature, ensuring even cooking.
- Pat steaks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a perfect sear.
- Generously season both sides of steaks with salt, then press crushed black peppercorns firmly into the meat's surface, creating a flavorful crust.
- Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat until smoking hot, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add one tablespoon butter to the pan and immediately place steaks into the skillet, allowing them to sear undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to develop a rich golden-brown crust.
- Flip steaks and cook an additional 3-4 minutes for medium-rare, or adjust time based on desired doneness.
- Remove steaks and let rest on a cutting board, tented with foil, to allow juices to redistribute.
- In the same pan, add remaining butter and sauté sliced shiitake mushrooms until golden and slightly crisp, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add trimmed asparagus to the pan, cooking for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Season mushrooms and asparagus with a pinch of salt to enhance their natural flavors.
- Plate steaks, arranging sautéed shiitake mushrooms and asparagus alongside, and serve immediately.
Tips
- Temperature is Key: Always let your steaks come to room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and optimal tenderness.
- Dry Means Crispy: Use paper towels to pat steaks completely dry before seasoning. Moisture prevents that perfect golden-brown crust.
- High Heat is Your Friend: Use a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan and ensure it's smoking hot before adding steaks for the best sear.
- Don't Overcrowd: Cook steaks in batches if necessary to maintain high pan temperature and achieve a perfect crust.
- Let It Rest: Always allow steaks to rest 5-7 minutes after cooking to let juices redistribute, ensuring a juicy, tender bite.
- Peppercorn Technique: Press crushed peppercorns firmly into the meat to create a flavorful, textured crust that locks in flavor.
- Vegetable Timing: Sauté mushrooms and asparagus quickly to maintain their texture and vibrant color.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 758kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 51g
Fat: 60g
Saturated Fat: 25g
Cholesterol: 151mg
