Pan-Seared Sirloin with Garlic Butter Asparagus

• Sirloin Steak

  1 lb
• Asparagus

  1 bunch
• Olive Oil

  1 tbsp
• Unsalted Butter

  1 tbsp
• Garlic

  2 cloves
• Salt

  0.5 tsp
• Black Pepper

  0.3 tsp

All Steps

1. 1

   Pat the sirloin steak dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.

2. 2

   Trim the woody ends off the asparagus spears. Mince the garlic cloves.

3. 3

   Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Once the oil is shimmering and just starting to smoke, carefully place the steak in the skillet.

4. 4

   Sear the steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust time for desired doneness. For the last minute of cooking, add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Tilt the pan and use a spoon to baste the steak with the melted garlic butter.

5. 5

   Remove the steak from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes. This is crucial for juicy steak.

6. 6

   While the steak is resting, add the trimmed asparagus to the same skillet (add a touch more olive oil if needed). Sauté for 5-7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the asparagus is tender-crisp. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Slice the rested steak against the grain into desired thickness. Serve immediately with the garlic butter asparagus.